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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025
BAU, Murdoch University conduct joint research on agricultural conservation

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UNB
04 February, 2025, 11:45 am
Last modified: 04 February, 2025, 11:56 am

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BAU, Murdoch University conduct joint research on agricultural conservation

The study focuses on the effects, limitations, and potential risks to soil and water resources

UNB
04 February, 2025, 11:45 am
Last modified: 04 February, 2025, 11:56 am
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Logo of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)

Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and Murdoch University (MU), Australia, are conducting joint research on the long-term impact of conservation agriculture in Bangladesh.

The study focuses on the effects, limitations, and potential risks to soil and water resources.

"Our goal is to assess the long-term impact of conservation agriculture on soil and water and to develop effective strategies for its expansion," said Prof Dr Mohammad Mofizur Rahman Jahangir from BAU's Department of Soil Science. 

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He said conservation agriculture is a sustainable farming approach that enhances soil health, boosts productivity, and protects the environment by following three principles: minimum tillage, maintaining soil cover, and ensuring crop diversity.

The research is led by Prof Richard W Bell and Dr Davina Boyd of Murdoch University, with Prof Hasneen Jahan of BAU's Agricultural Economics Department serving as the PI for the economic aspects.

While Bangladesh's soil is highly fertile, its fertility is on the decline. Since 2012, Murdoch University has been collaborating with Bangladeshi institutions to promote conservation agriculture and monitor soil and water quality, said Bell.

The four-year research project, which began in September 2024, is funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Krishi Gobeshona Foundation (KGF).

The project also includes funding for eight PhD and four Master's fellowships, providing research opportunities for students from both Bangladesh and Australia, Prof. Jahangir said.

This initiative will significantly enhance the skills, education, and research capabilities of scientists in the country, he added.

Researchers hope the initiative will lead to sustainable changes in agriculture, improving farmers' productivity and income.

Agriculture / Bangladesh

Soil fertility / agricultural / conservation / research / Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)

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