Jampur - Bangladesh

Question 1

What percentage of income comes from agriculture in bangladesh

Answer 1

57%

Question 2

How does rice fish culture work

Answer 2

A suitable area is selected
A 60m high dyke is built around a field
A ditch is then dug

Rice is planted along the base of the ditch roughly 30cm apart
The ditch is filled halfway with water
As the rice shoots water levels rise, small fish are then introduced
The fish and rice living together is mutually beneficial

After 4-5 months the rice is collected
The water is then drained to make it easier to catch the fish

Question 3

What is the purpose of using rice-fish agriculture (rice-fish culture)

Answer 3

Its sustainable
Provides food for local communities
Results in increased yields of rice

Appropriate technology - so minimal equipment and training are needed (some is)

Question 4

What does the charity practical aid do

Answer 4

Work with small scale farmers to help increase their income and improve the nutrition of locals (using rice -fish culture)

They also provide education on how to do this effectively