With rising concerns about the condition of soil fertility in Bangladesh, various stakeholders are trying to promote organic fertilizer to restore soil health and reduce the adverse effects of intensive cropping and high use of chemical fertilisers. Also Read- World Soil Day: Two-fifths of arable land in Bangladesh lacks organic matterThe study, titled “Collaborative action on soil fertility in South Asia: Experiences from Bangladesh and Nepal,” suggested a supply chain could be created linking waste management to compost production. “On the other hand organic fertilizer producers suffer from a lack of raw material.”“If we can utilize this waste, soil health will improve and agricultural production will also increase,” she said. Approximately 60–70% of waste produced in urban areas is organic, while the rest is inorganic, reads the study. Practical Action operates four kitchen waste composting plants in Bangladesh and two sewage treatment plants, one in Satkhira and another in Faridpur.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 04, 2017 19:20 UTC