Experts at an event on Friday said that climate change is anticipated to wipe out 30% of food production by 2050, the challenges faced by farmers and other actors of agriculture sector are only going to intensify.
They said to face these challenges and create an atmosphere that is conducive to development and prosperity, we must collectively reimagine the roles and impacts of urbanisation, rising temperatures, water scarcity, salinity, farming methods, and animal-rearing, in tandem rather than individually.
Experts made the deliberations while addressing the grand finale event of 9th Standard Chartered - Channel i Agrow Award.
Standard Chartered Bangladesh and Channel i recognised the transformative work and remarkable achievements of 11 individuals and organisations at the grand finale event, took place at a city hotel on Friday.
From pioneering sustainable farming practices to harnessing cutting-edge technologies, each of this year’s Agrow Award honourees embody the spirit of innovation, resilience, and dedication required to transform our agriculture sector and help build a resilient and prosperous Bangladesh.
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md. Abdur Rahman attended the event as the Chief Guest.
The most recent batch of Agrow Award honourees brings the total number of recipients to 77 awardees.
The winners from the Standard Chartered - Channel i Agrow Award 2023 include Farmer of the Year, Male: Engineer Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Farmer of the Year, Female: Tania Parvin, Most Resilient Farmer of the Year, Male: Md. Siddik Hosen, Most Resilient Farmer of the Year, Female: Sabitri Biswas, Heroes for Change: Sanwar Hossain, Best Agricultural Organisation in Support and Execution: iFarmer, Best Journalist (Agriculture): Sahanwar Saeed Shahin, Climate Adaptation Solution of the Year: Dr. Mrinmoy Guha Neogi, Best Exporter: PRAN Dairy, Jury Special: Dr. Mohammad Al-Mamun, Lifetime Achievement: Dr. M.A. Sattar Mandal, Emeritus Professor, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)
Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said, climate change is anticipated to wipe out 30% of food production by 2050, the challenges faced by farmers and other actors of agriculture sector are only going to intensify.
"To reduce these challenges and create an atmosphere that is conducive to development and prosperity, we must collectively reimagine the roles and impacts of urbanisation, rising temperatures, water scarcity, salinity, farming methods, and animal-rearing, in tandem rather than individually", he added.
Faridur Reza Sagar, Managing Director, Channel i, said, “Agriculture and farmers are playing an important role in the progress of Bangladesh. From agricultural production to agricultural trade, a light of immense potential is constantly spreading. We want to spread that light throughout the country.
While addressing, Shykh Seraj, Director and Head of News, Channel i, said farmers are the most aware of the severe impacts of climate change. I have learnt from talking to farmers from around the world, what a challenge it is to deal with. In the developed world, farmers are supported by the government, advanced technology, research, planning, and management. In that context, our farmers must face more challenges.
Initiated by Standard Chartered in 2014, this year’s Agrow Award marks the ninth iteration of the event and the fifth collaboration between Channel i and the Bank. This year’s programme was launched in November of 2023. A total of 415 pitches were submitted for consideration.