6.

2 Department of Agricultural Extension

6.2.1 Recent Achievement:
Through the refinement of extension activities, the cumulative yield of rice has ascended to a
formidable 1164.97 lakh metric tons across the fiscal years spanning from 2020-21 to 2022-
23. Simultaneously, the amalgamated output of food grains, comprising rice, wheat, and
maize, attains a substantial 1190.30 lakh metric tons.
Facilitating knowledge diffusion within the agrarian milieu, an imposing 9.44 lakh
demonstrations have been orchestrated to propagate cutting-edge technological advancements
directly to the agricultural stratum.
Concurrently, a noteworthy 22.23 lakh farmers have undergone training in contemporary
agricultural methodologies over the past four years, a commendable 39% of whom are
women. This concerted endeavor aspires not only to elevate productivity but also to foster
gender-inclusive agricultural practices, reflecting a commitment to socio-economic parity.
Confronting the imperative of soil health preservation, a prolific 23.10 lakh units of compost
and vermicompost fertilizers, strategically disseminated in homesteads and their proximate
areas, have been deployed by farmer families. This conscientious approach underscores the
steadfast commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and the overarching objective of
environmental stewardship.
Moreover, a noteworthy reduction in pesticide application is discernible, as the quantity has
dwindled from 42,240.56 metric tons in 2010 to a more judicious 37,422 metric tons in 2020.
This prudent employment of pesticides attests to a more ecologically responsible approach,
simultaneously safeguarding the vitality of ecosystems and mitigating potential environmental
hazards.
In the sphere of afforestation and environmental equilibrium, an impressive 4,90,02,100 trees,
ranging both fruit-bearing and medicinal varieties, have been meticulously planted over the
past three years. This afforestation initiative, an laudable undertaking, underscores
Bangladesh's unwavering commitment to biodiversity conservation and climate resilience,
fortifying the national environmental equilibrium.
During the last 3 years, Bangladesh made a noteworthy foray into the agricultural export
domain, amassing a commendable sum of 24.09 lakh M. tons from the exportation of diverse
agricultural products. This robust engagement underscores the nation's strategic commitment
to harnessing its agricultural businesses on the global stage, heralding a promising trajectory
in international trade.
6.2.2 Activities, outcome indicators and targets of indicator
The Revised Actual Revised Revised Actual
target target Midterm target
sequence target achievement target target achievement
outcome of unit of
Activities 2023-24
indicator associated measure 2024- 2025- 2026-
strategic 2021-22 2022-23
25 26 27
objectives
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1. Extension of Demonstration Number
Invented 3.00 3.32 3.10 3.00 3.20 1.63 3.30 3.35 3.40
set up (Lakh)
Varieties and
Technologies ( Agricultural
Number 96 97 98 96 100 49 101 102 103
arrangement of fair
Training, Motivational 1
Publication and Number 2400 2000 2500 2500 2600 159 2700 2800 2900
tour
demonstration/
Fairs/ Rallies/ Seminars/
Seminars/ Number 120 128 130 120 140 70 150 155 160
Workshops)
Workshops)
2.To take up the Number
developed trained farmer (Lakh) 5.00 5.21 5.10 5.10 5.20 3.10 5.30 5.40 5.45
varieties and
technologies at
the farmer Field
Number
level, providing Day/Farmer 25.00 22.00 26.00 26.00 27.00 7.50 28.00 29.00 30.00
(Thousand)
training, Rally 1
publishing and
organizing
demonstration Seminars/
/fairs/rallies/ Number 120 128 130 125 140 70 145 150 155
Workshops)
seminars/
workshops
3.Providing e- Formation of
information ICM Farmers'
1 Number 3000 2100 3100 2800 3200 1500 3300 3400 3500
services on Group and
agriculture Farmers' Club
4. Awareness
raising through
campaigns,
publications, Number
Trained person 1 16.00 16.50 17.00 17 18.00 7.00 19.00 19.20 19.40
meetings and (Thousand)
workshops on
food quality
and nutrition
5. Safe crop Number
management Trained
1 (Lakh) 4.5 4.5 5.10 5.00 5.20 1.90 5.30 5.35 5.40
farmers

6. Ensuring
supply of
fertilizers and Inspection of
Number
other fertilizer 2 254 252 255 255 256 320 257 267 280
(Thousand)
agricultural distribution
inputs at fixed
prices
7. fixation the
target of seed
production
(breeders,
foundations, Distribution of
M.Tons
certified, and certified and 2 4.00 4.00 4.10 4.00 4.20 1.95 4.30 4.35 4.40
(Thousands)
declared and declared seeds
salinity
drought and
waterlogging
resistant seed
 The Revised Actual Revised Revised Actual
target target Midterm target
sequence target achievement target target achievement
outcome of unit of
Activities 2023-24
indicator associated measure 2024- 2025- 2026-
strategic 2021-22 2022-23
25 26 27
objectives
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
production,
certified
storage and
distribution)
8. Popularizing Compost piles Number
the use of installed in the 7.73 7.74 7.74 7.00 7.75 3.30 7.76 7.77 7.78
organic house (Lakh)
fertilizers,
green
3
fertilizers and Number of
micro- Number
green fertilizer 6.00 6.00 6.10 6.00 6.20 2.55 6.30 6.35 6.36
fertilizers (Thousand)
demonstration
among the
farmers
9. Providing
technology,
technical
support and
processing to Number
agricultural trained farmers 4 3.8 3.8 4.5 4.5 4.6 2.10 4.70 4.80 4.90
entrepreneurs (Lakh)
and
encouraging
investment in
agribusiness
10. International Net House 1 2 2 2 0 2 3 3
market
exploration,
communication Integrated Cool
and export Chain System 4 Number
promotion of (including 1 1 2 2 2 0 2 3 4
agriculture and Transport
agricultural System)
products
11. Providing Central Pack
2 2 3 3 3 0 1 2 2
infrastructural House
support in
production of
4 Number
export
oriented Lab 2 2 3 3 3 0 2 3 3
agricultural
products