Jamalpur - Bangladesh

Question 1

what is are local LIC scheme that increases food suplies sustainably?

Answer 1

Jamalpur - Bangladesh

Question 2

what method do they use?

Answer 2

rice - fish culture

Question 3

name of charity which helps fund this?

Answer 3

practical action

Question 4

explain what rice - fish culture does:

Answer 4

• small fish introduced to paddy fields
• this rice protect fish from predators
• fish:
• provide natural fertilsers w their droppings
• eat insects reduces pest
• respire = inc CO2
• circulate O2

Question 5

advantages of Jamalpur fish - culture

Answer 5

• increase yield by 10%
• no chemicals needed = no harm to enviroment
• farmers produce surplus = can feed familys

Question 6

what % of Bangladesh’s income come from agriculture?

Answer 6

57%