Agriculture minister Matia Chowdhury on Sunday called for finding ways to expand agriculture in the country's southern areas as the northern districts are gradually getting industrialised.
She asked agricultural researchers to develop salinity tolerant seeds and agricultural products so that the country could meet its demand for food.
Matia was addressing a discussion on 'Agriculture and Food Security: Emerging Research Initiatives' organised by The Asia Foundation at a city hotel.
Matia said, 'We have to produce salinity tolerant wheat to meet the demand of flour. Similarly to meet the demand of protein, we have produce more sheep and buffalos in the southern parts of the country as these animals can adjust with salinity.'
At the same time, researchers should innovate small and effective equipment for the small farmers, she added.
The agriculture minister called upon non-government organisations to come forward in helping research and training for the agriculture sector.
Source : New Age
