Feed the Future Insect-Resistant Eggplant Partnership

11/19/2024

🌏 Empowering Women in Agriculture 🌱

At a recent World Food Prize Foundation side event, experts highlighted the urgent need to ensure women have access to agricultural technology. Explore insights from panelist Raja Rajeswari Meka and the path forward for agriculture.

Raja Rajeswari Meka, center, with Bangladeshi entrepreneurs involved in Women-led Nursery Enterprise Model. When women farmers gain access to essential technology, the impact extends beyond fields and families—it has the potential to transform entire economies. Yet, for millions of women in agricu...

11/07/2024

🌱 Hope Sprouts in Koyra! 🌱

Farmers in Koyra, Bangladesh, are seeing a new future with Bt eggplant – a crop that’s transforming their livelihoods and helping them achieve higher yields with fewer pesticide applications. Check out this story of resilience and innovation, and see how Bt eggplant is shaping a brighter path forward for rural communities in Bangladesh. USAID Bangladesh.

Bt Brinjal Transforms Farmer Opportunities   In the windswept fields of Koyra Upazila, a coastal district in Bangladesh, vegetable farmers have long endured the challenges of cyclones, salty soils, and insect infestations. Eggplant farmers have been particularly hard-hit by the fruit and shoot bore...

11/04/2024

We're advancing agricultural innovation and uplifting farmers' lives with Bt eggplant. Hear firsthand from farmers who have embraced this transformative crop and improved their livelihoods. Learn through their personal stories how Bt eggplant is boosting incomes, reducing pesticide use, and fostering healthier communities.

Discover the experiences of farmers who have embraced Bt eggplant and transformed their livelihoods. Through their personal stories, learn how this innovative crop is helping to improve incomes, reduce pesticide use, and support healthier communities.

10/31/2024

🌏 Big news for agricultural innovation! G. Radhakrishnan has been inducted into the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) Council! 🎉 As a champion of sustainable farming and food security, Radhakrishnan’s contributions with the Feed the Future Insect-Resistant Eggplant Partnership have empowered countless farmers to improve their crops and livelihoods. Learn more about his inspiring journey and vision for agriculture's future.

G. Radhakrishnan, a prominent agricultural expert, has been inducted into the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) Council, joining a distinguished group of global leaders committed to advancing sustainable agricultural development.

10/17/2024

In Bangladesh, our innovative Women-led Nursery Enterprise Model is about more than planting seeds—it's about cultivating opportunities for women. Feed the Future

The Women-led Nursery Enterprise Model is about more than just planting seeds; it’s about cultivating opportunities for women in Bangladesh.

10/09/2024

For over 10 years, Bt eggplant has transformed the lives of farmers in Bangladesh, improving yields, reducing pesticide use, and promoting sustainable agriculture. Learn how this innovation has boosted resilience and food security across the country!

Over the past decade, the journey of Bt eggplant in Bangladesh has been one of enhanced food security and economic opportunities for farmers.

10/08/2024

The BtBegun app is a digital solution designed to support Bt eggplant farmers in Bangladesh. The app provides essential information on cultivation and stewardship practices, helping farmers grow Bt eggplant more efficiently and sustainably. 📲🌾
Empowering farmers with the tools they need to succeed!

The BtBegun app is a groundbreaking digital solution designed to uplift Bt eggplant farming and streamline agricultural practices by providing information on cultivation and stewardship practices required for growing Bt eggplant in Bangladesh.

05/28/2024

Many people are opposing genetically modified crops without any scientific explanation, said Anwar Faruque, former agriculture secretary and convenor of Agriculture Biotechnology Coalition (ABC), organiser of the event.

04/14/2024

In 2014, Bangladesh became the first nation in South Asia to embrace the commercial cultivation of genetically engineered food crops. Over the past decade, the journey of Bt eggplant in Bangladesh has been one of enhanced food security and economic opportunities for farmers.

Over the past decade, the journey of Bt eggplant in Bangladesh has been one of enhanced food security and economic opportunities for farmers.

04/04/2024

“Every time I dig the soil and plant seeds on my farm, it’s because I am determined to create a better life for my daughters. Day by day, I work hard not only to grow crops but also to create opportunities for them. I want to give them a life full of possibilities.”

Anima Biswas doesn't just cultivate crops; she sows the seeds of financial independence. The Women-led Nursery Enterprise Model ignited a fierce determination to grow her own business and take control of her financial destiny.

04/04/2024

“I worked really hard as a plant nursery laborer for many years, taking care of my family. But then, an amazing chance came along for me to start my own business. It changed everything and allowed me to support my family in ways I never imagined before."

Munnujan Begum's journey has sparked a fire in young women, inspiring them to chase their entrepreneurial dreams. Her efforts are shattering social stigmas and cultivating a future where more women proudly nurture their passions and run their own nurseries.