Nur-A-Mahajabin Khan
A journey through Bangladesh’s ground-breaking agricultural practices
Capacity development
In a visit by USAID and CIMMYT, cutting-edge agricultural approaches in Bangladesh highlighted the power of combining technological innovations, climate-focused practices, and community power.
A community leader in Baliakandi inspires women empowerment in agriculture: Promila Rani Mondol
Capacity development
Promila’s story as a successful machinery solution provider, with support from CSISA-MEA, is encouraging more women in her community to venture into farming and seedling raising services.
Breaking ground and redefining roles in the agri engineering sector: Anjuara Begum
Capacity development
Anjuara’s journey from a widowed mother to a successful grinding operator is an inspiring story of resilience. CSISA–MEA’s light engineering training for women has not only transformed Anjuara’s life but also prompted a paradigm shift in the perception of women’s capabilities in traditionally male-dominated roles.
Advancing conservation agriculture
Capacity development
A workshop brings together scientists to share the latest innovations in conservation agriculture to benefit smallholder farmers and reduce the effects of climate change on food production.
Exposing the potential of agricultural mechanization in India and Bangladesh
Capacity development
CSISA-MEA, with support from USAID, organized exposure visits to India for Bangladeshi farmers to encourage environmentally friendly practices and business expansion among ABLE enterprises.
Charting a new course in agriculture: NARC-CIMMYT synergy in Nepal
Innovations
NARC and CIMMYT prioritize food security and technology adoption to transform agriculture in Nepal.
Evaluation and Planning Workshop on Transforming Agrifood Systems in South Asia (TAFSSA)
Capacity development
Through its work in South Asia, TAFSSA contributes to developing more sustainable and equitable agrifood systems for smallholder farmers in the region.
More than a drop in the bucket: addressing food security in Nepal through improved sustainable irrigation
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The downstream effects of the war in Ukraine imperils food security in countries like Nepal. A CSISA-led activity looks to boost local production via increased sustainable irrigation capacity and investment.
Stepping up for South Asian women
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Through the CSISA project, CIMMYT is helping female farmers in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal to receive the recognition and opportunities they deserve.
Integrated initiative launches in Nepal, India and Bangladesh
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Collaborative project between CGIAR research centers aiming to improve food security in South Asia launches in three countries.
Inspiring change through agricultural training: Women’s stories from Bangladesh
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
More than 40% of the global agricultural labor force is made up of women, and in the least developed countries, two in three women are employed in farming.
Women in agriculture mechanization in Bangladesh
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Many women are working enthusiastically as part of agriculture mechanization, as supported by CIMMYT’s CSISA-MEA project.
Power steering
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Women in Bangladesh start successful businesses using power-tiller-operated seeders.
Disinfecting equipment keeps agricultural production running in Bangladesh
Capacity development
Equipment and safety protocols protect agricultural machinery workshop staff from COVID-19.
Women find a role in Bangladesh’s agricultural mechanization sector
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Technical and business training provides women with opportunities to break barriers and improve livelihoods.