Pulses seed production and distribution program of the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation
1989
Hussain, M.M.
Bangladesh has so far achieved close to 90% self-sufficiency in cereals but the production of noncereal crops like pulses and oilseeds has not kept pace with the population growth and has either remained stagnant or has declined. While due importance has been given to the production of cereals, similar emphasis on pulses is lacking. The per capita consumption of pulses in Bangladesh is only about 5.5 g day(1) whereas in India the present per capita consumption is 45 g day(-1), which is considered to be low. The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) was set up to bring about a major and quick breakthrough in the agricultural development by production, procurement, and supply of agricultural inputs and by promoting modern technology. During the second Five-Year Plan period (1981-85) BADC undertook a scheme to produce foundation and certified seed of pulses and oilseeds. Very little was achieved during this period. At the request of the Government of Bangladesh the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) sponsored a feasibility study in 1984/85 for a crop- diversification program and concluded that such a project based on pulses potatoes, and oilseeds would help increase production of these crops. The BADC proposed to operate the pulses and oilseeds project under this program in the third plan period (1987-92) with specific objectives. It is expected that the project will be implemented soon.
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