How Revolution happened in Paddy, Vegetables and Fruits Production in Bangladesh.

1. Revolution of Paddy,
Vegetables and Fruits
Production in
Bangladesh

2. Presented By:
Group No:06
Sejuti Shobnom (2015-1-77-054)
Asma Hossain (2015-2-77-004)
Imrana Tasnim (2015-2-77-024)
Jannatul Hossain Mou (2015-3-77-009)
Rafsana Akther Retu (2016-1-77-033)

3. Introduction…
Revolutionary changes occurred in agriculture in order to make a massive
production. It has been effected not only in Bangladesh but also in many
other countries where food production is not enough with the size of
population.
A large increase in food production in Developed and Developing countries
achieved by using modern agricultural techniques.
Revolution can be divided into four different stages
 Scientific Breakthrough
 Technological Breakthrough
 Production Breakthrough
 Agricultural Breakthrough

4. Why revolution happened?
High yielding Variety (HYV) of seeds
Seeds with superior genetics
Chemical Fertilizers and pesticides
Multiple Cropping system
Irrigation Facility
Modern Agricultural Machinery
Agricultural Research
New Technologies
Marketing Facilities
Price Incentive
Expansion of farming areas

5. Increase in production was made by different ways:
Introduction of new varieties of seeds.
Improvement in per acre yield through quality fertilizers .
Pesticides and insecticides have reduced the time required to
disinfect the crop.
Irrigation has made double cropping effective.
Innovation of new methods to rotate crops has increased land
productivity.
Technological developments were made in the field of
mechanization.
Water resource utilization.
Excess supply of inputs such as fertilizers, chemicals and
machinery.
The government made facilitating policies pertaining to easy and
cheap availability of inputs and prices stability of outputs etc.
This agriculture produce directly and indirectly benefited the small
as well as large-scale farmers .

6. Revolution of Paddy Production
The dominant food crop of Bangladesh is rice, accounting for about 75 percent of agricultural land. Rice is
the staple food of about 135 million people of Bangladesh.
In the mid-1980s, Bangladesh was the fourth largest rice producer in the world. It is currently the world's
sixth-largest producer. Rice is grown on about 10.5 million hectares which has remained almost stable over
the past three decades.
Total rice production in Bangladesh was about 10.59 million tons in the year 1971 when the country's
population was only about 70.88 millions. However, the country is now producing about 25.0 million tons to
feed her 135 million people. This indicates that the growth of rice production was much faster than the
growth of population. This increased rice production has been possible largely due to adoption of modern
rice varieties on around 66% of the rice land which contributes to about 73% of the country's total rice
production.

7. Why revolution happened?
Introduction of new high yield varieties:
The agricultural scientists of the country have made a major breakthrough in developing two other
types of High Yielding Variety (HYV) rice, which are especially suited to fight famine-like situation called
monga in some northern districts of the country. These varieties of rice called BR-11 dhan-33 and BINA
dhan-7 mature in less than four months, 115 days to be exact, and thus can be harvested one month
ahead of the customary aman crop of the HYV group, namely the BR-11, which the framers have been
growing since long.
Introduction of abiotic stress tolerant varieties:
Due to abiotic stresses like flood, drought, salinity tolerant varieties paddy production increased. These
varieties of rice are :-
 Flood tolerant varieties such as BRRI dhan-51, 52 were introduced in 2010 and BINA dhan 11, 12 were
introduced in 2014 .
 Drought tolerant variety BRRI dhan-56 was introduced in 2011.
 Salinity tolerant varieties such as BRRI dhan-47,53,54,55,61,65,67,73 were introduced between
(2007-2015) and BINA dhan 8,10 were introduced in 2010 and 2012 respectively.
Introduction of disease resistant varieties.
Introduction of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Introduction of modern machineries such as planker, cultivator, rotavator etc and technologies.
Increased irrigation facilities.

8. The cultivation of rice in Bangladesh varies according to seasonal changes in the water
supply. The largest harvest is aman, occurring in November and December and
accounting for more than half of annual production. The second harvest is aus,
involving traditional strains but more often including high-yielding, dwarf varieties.
Rice for the aus harvest is sown in March or April, benefits from April and May rains,
matures during in the summer rain, and is harvested during the summer. The
production of this boro rice, including high-yield varieties, expanded rapidly until the
mid-1980s.

9. Revolution of Vegetables Production
Bangladesh is going to achieve new record in the production
of vegetables. Over the last year, the target of producing
vegetables in 5.88 lakh hectares of land has been set in Rabi
season. It is expected that by breaking all records of the past,
the country will produce the largest vegetables in the
country.
60 types and 200 varieties of vegetables are being produced
in the country. 90 percent of these vegetables are produced
in the country. 40 percent of vegetables are being wasted
every year from production to consumer. Therefore, the
European Union has advised to take measures and steps to
protect vegetables and increase exports.
It is learned that four types of Bt brinjal have been released
in the country. These are: Four varieties of Bari Bt brinjal 1-
Uttara, Bari Bt brinjal-2, Kajla, Bari Bt brinjal-3, Nayantara and
Bari-Bt brinjal 4 are released for cultivation at the peasant
level.

10. Ginger-free vegetables are being cultivated. The procedure is not very difficult or
costly.
The amount of potato production is 96 lakh tonnes.
Scientists of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute have invented several
varieties of summer tomato, lau, and karasaha.
According to the Seed Wing of Agriculture Ministry, currently the country needs 4,500
tonnes of seeds annually, 70 percent of which are marketed by private companies.
60% hybrid varieties of this seed and the remaining 40% of modern and native
varieties invented by Bari scientists.
However, in countries where the Bengali speaking people are living, Bangladesh's
demand for vegetables is high. Nearly 60 percent of the exported vegetables go to
other countries including the Middle East and the remaining 40 percent in Europe.
Among these vegetables, there are notable crops like karna, kokrol, tomato, papaya,
brinjal, molasses, lau, kachur lati, kachurmukhi, sweet pumpkin, barbati, jackfruit,
cucumber, ghee, larkas, ponies, cauliflower, cabbage, chapatrice, patal and jhunga. In
addition, processed vegetables include stalks, cucumbers, beans, coconuts, banana
flowers, gourds and jackfruit.

11. In order to cultivate poisonous vegetables, the farmers of northern region are also
using their own methods of genetically-modified therapies. And in this it's a mess. As
the money to buy farm pesticides is surviving, consumers can also get poisonous
vegetables. Initially, the farmers of northern answer to pesticide abuse were not so
aware, but now they have known its harmful aspects. this case, the gender fertility
system has received huge response among the farmers.

12. Revolution of Fruits in Bangladesh...
It is not well developed yet
in Bangladesh.
It is under experiment to
increase the variety.

13. GMO Fruits in Bangladesh
GMO Lychee
1.Genetically modified lychee
2.Larger in size.
3.Resistance to insects
Lematos
1.Combination of lemon and
tomato.
2.Sour taste
3.Light red color.

14. GMO Apple
1. Shutting down of brown color
genes to inhibit brown color after
slicing.
2. Slowing down early ripening.
GMO Strawberry
1. Genetically modified to withstand
cold temp. that will kill the plants
if is not modified.
2. Looking amazing
3. More productivity.
4. Insects resistance.

15. Effects of Revolution...
Increase In Production
Capitalistic Farming
Effects On Rural Employment
Prosperity Of Farmers
Development Of Industries
Base For Economic Growth
Effects On Prices
Reduction In The Import Of Food Grains
Effects On Consumers
Effects On Planning
Increase In Trade

16. Challenges, Opportunities & Prospects…
Challenges:
climate and soils
balancing major crop production
with minor crop production
constraints facing CDP
Opportunities & Prospects:
Golden opportunity
SRDI initiative
Foreign Training

17. Government Polices & Strategies…
Fifth Five Year Plan Targets:
increase productivity and real income
attain self-sufficiency
encourage export
promote adoption of modern agricultural practices
ensure sustained agricultural growth

18. Polices & Strategies:
improvement of the quality of seeds
development of modern, irrigated and least-risk agriculture
strengthening of the agricultural research and extension systems
sustainable technologies
participation of NGOs
adoption of policies and regulations

19. Conclusion…
The introduction of CDP in the agriculture sector has created
an awareness among the farmers to grow and consume a
variety of crops.
As crop diversification is believed to be an effective means for
improving the performance of agriculture in Bangladesh, so
the future directions are formulated based on several
assumptions.

20. Thank you…