Future extension strategies on pulses [in Bangladesh]
1989
Kibria, A.K.M.A.
Pulses have always played an important role in the agriculture of Bangladesh. Their importance is due to the fact that they can provide protein to those who cannot afford to obtain it from animal sources. They are an important component of rice-based cropping systems. In spite of these facts, the area devoted to pulses and the total output have declined in recent years because of competition for land, and lack of high- yielding cultivars, suitable technology packages and support service. Unless the status of pulses is changed from subsistence crops to cash crops substantial increases in production are not possible. A scheme called the Crop Diversification Project (CDP) has been launched to strengthen research, seed production, extension services, and credit and marketing channels to help increase pulses area and productivity. This paper describes the CDP and future extension strategies for pulses in Bangladesh.
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