Jamalpur, Bangladesh Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is Jamalpur?
A
local, LIC scheme to increase sustainability of food
2
Q
Where is this scheme based?
A
Northern Bangladesh
3
Q
What are most type of farmers in this region?
A
subsistence farmers growing rice and wheat
4
Q
what is the process of this scheme?
A
-small scheme introduced to rice paddy fields
-provide a source of protein, aerate the water and fertilise the soil through the poo
5
Q
What are the main advantages of this scheme?
A
-rice yields have increased and family diets have improved
-surplus rice can be sold at local markets, providing extra income
