Agricultural Database

National Agriculture Policy:

Coordination Among Different Sectors :

It is not possible for the government or NGOs or the private sector alone to solve the whole range of problems or to fully explore the prospects of the agriculture sector. Since the problems are complex and widespread in agriculture on the one hand, and available resource base is very limited on the other, the activities of government, private, farmers and non-government organizations will be coordinated in the following manner for the overall development of agriculture sector:

Private sector agencies and NGOs will have the opportunity to participate in any program related to the development of agriculture sector. But the government will reserve the right to postpone or ban any activity which is considered to be inconsistent with the National Agriculture Policy. 

Activities of the government, private organization and NGOs involved in agricultural development will be brought under a well-organized monitoring system and will be coordinated from the national to field level. One agriculture committee will be formed at each of the national, district, thana and union levels to consider the issues related to overall agriculture as well as to coordinate the activities of all concerned ministries and agencies involved. The National Agriculture Committee will be formed under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture. Similarly, from the district to union levels, respective chairman of the local government institutions will be responsible for holding the chair of the agriculture committees at each of the district, thana and union levels. One representative from the farmers’ organization will be included as a member in the agriculture committees at each level. 

Reliable Database :

Successful implementation of a development program largely depends on the availability of reliable data and information in time. Following measures will be taken by the government under the National Agriculture Policy to build up a reliable database: 

• Adequate physical facilities will be created at the district level DAE offices.

• District level DAE offices will collect, compile and preserve all information related to crop sector through their official channels. For this purpose, adequate computer facilities and skilled manpower will be mobilized.

• Agriculture related information would be preserved and displayed publicly.

• Government, private sector agencies and NGOs involved in agriculture sector will in principle agree to exchange information among them.

• Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics will organize training programs on appropriate methods of data collection and
  preservation for the concerned agencies and provide advice in this regard. 

Conclusion :

The proper implementation of the National Agriculture Policy will transform the crop production system, and for that matter the overall agriculture into a dynamic sector over time, which is expected to bring about significant positive changes in the economy of the country. In respect of time, the National Agriculture Policy will be evaluated and reviewed in the context of overall economic condition of the country and the changing agricultural production system, and, accordingly measures will be taken to update this Policy.

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