The interest rate of the loan paid by farmers are quite high and so in the process of repaying the loan, farmers lose their output and sometimes even have to sell their small holdings and

become landless. Therefore, intervention is needed from the state as well as from the private sector. But proper implementation of the adopted policies needs to be seriously monitored. It is necessary for the state and different organizations to carry on with their initiatives for increasing farmers’ access to institutional credit. …..( more )

This research report is conducted to analyze the strength, weakness, opportunities and threats in agricultural extension services in Bangladesh. The study would help to understand the current level of extension services and the shortcomings of agricultural extension services from the point of view of producers as well as from that group working on behalf of the producers. It would also facilitate to assess what farmers and other relevant actors deserve from the agricultural service departments.….. (more)

The agricultural sector contributes 22 percent of GDP and employs 48 percent of our labour force. Without access to the agricultural inputs, farmers cannot increase productivity of the sector. The import and distribution of inputs should be carried out to guarantee access to farmers. The liberalization and privatization measures should be managed so as not to victimize the poor and marginalized farmers. It therefore follows that the policies prescribed by the IFIs should be cautiously dealt with. …. ( more)

The study aims to suggest ways for future land planning formulation with regards to environmental degradation and climate change. Some policy options are prepared to reform land administration and tenure reform. The paper aims to provide a picture of corruption prevailing in land administration. A specific section for advocacy agenda is made for a national campaign on agriculture regarding land market which would be supportive to small and marginalized farmers. ….…( more)