Seaweed farming is the new trend in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Published Mar 10, 2021

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Farmers in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, have found success in cultivating seaweed in both saline and semi-saline water, leading to the production of products used in food, medicine, cosmetics, fertilizers, biofuels, and environmental protection. The project, funded by the Agricultural Research Foundation and overseen by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), has involved 400 agricultural families and is worth Tk4 crore. The project has also empowered women by providing them with a source of income. Since 2010, BARI has researched and cultivated seaweed in the coastal areas of Cox's Bazar, and has found that the seaweed has high nutritional value and is in high demand for use in various industries.

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Farmers have achieved success while cultivating seaweed in the coastal areas of Cox's Bazar. The seaweeds produced here are being used in the production of a wide range of items, including food, medicine, cosmetics, fertilizers, biofuels and products to prevent environmental pollution. Seaweed grows in both saline and semi-saline water and can be easily cultivated. As a result, there is ample opportunity for seaweed to be used locally as well as for export. In addition to men, a significant number of women are engaged in seaweed production, processing and marketing. This has strengthened the financial position of their families as well as ensured the empowerment of women. Experimental cultivation of two species of seaweed first began at Saint Martin’s Island in 2010. And since 2016, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) has been cultivating seaweed in the coastal areas of Cox's Bazar. Coordinated by Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) and funded by ...

Source: DhakaTribune