Objective:
The overarching goal of CGS's agricultural initiatives is to uplift the income levels of targeted families by expanding and intensifying agricultural ventures. This encompasses bolstering fish production, enhancing livestock rearing, fostering crop diversification, promoting vegetable farming, and integrating agroforestry practices. Additionally, CGS is committed to bolstering food security and bolstering nutritional intake within local communities.
Specific Objectives:
Knowledge Transfer: Disseminate essential knowledge on high-yield agricultural techniques, poultry farming, and homestead gardening among farmers to enhance productivity and sustainability.
Field Trials and Demonstrations: Conduct on-farm trials to test and refine innovative agricultural interventions. These findings are shared through practical demonstrations and hands-on training sessions to facilitate adoption among local farmers.
Adoption of Improved Practices: Encourage the adoption of advanced production methods aimed at optimizing agricultural outputs while ensuring environmental sustainability.
Crop Diversification: Promote the cultivation of a diverse range of crops to maximize land productivity and resilience against environmental fluctuations.
Enhancement of Marketing Skills: Empower farmers with marketing skills and strategies to negotiate fair prices and access wider markets for their produce.
Extension Services: Establish a robust extension system employing local facilitators to provide continuous support in terms of information dissemination, motivation, training, and access to essential inputs.
Conclusion:
Through its comprehensive agricultural development initiatives, CGS remains steadfast in its commitment to catalyzing positive transformations in the lives of rural communities across Bangladesh. By prioritizing sustainable agricultural practices and fostering collaborative partnerships, CGS aims to significantly contribute to agricultural development, poverty alleviation, and improved livelihoods in the region.
