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Raising Farmer Incomes through High-Value Crops
| Date: | September 2010 |
| Type: | Brochures and Flyers |
| Series: | Knowledge Showcases |
Description
Agriculture in Bangladesh's northwest region could not keep farmers out of poverty despite the fact that all available lands are being cultivated and cropping intensity is already at 175%. To improve the livelihood of small farmers in the region, the Northwest Crop Diversification Project provided them with credit and information on high-value crops, and improved their links to markets. The project successfully increased farmers' incomes and empowered the women in agricultural communities.
