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ESBangladesh: Publication "Beyond Rice - Pioneering Salt-Tolerant Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes in Bangladesh?"
A new publication “Beyond rice: the rise of salt-tolerant potatoes and sweet potatoes in Bangladesh?” is now available as part of the GIZ-funded project “Impact assessment of salt tolerant potato and sweet potato production for strengthening food system resilience in Bangladesh”, implemented by GOPA Worldwide Consultants in collaboration with partners HFFA Research, ImpactLoop and SSIL Bangladesh.
This publication presents findings underscoring the need for timely, well-planned evaluations of agriculture projects that address adoption, training, consumption, and gender to effectively tackle food and nutrition insecurity in climate-vulnerable areas.
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Key Insights:
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Salt-tolerant potato and sweet potato varieties can thrive in Bangladesh’s coastal saline soils, offering a promising alternative to traditional rice.
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These crops boost food security and nutrition, especially for vulnerable communities facing climate change and soil salinity.
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Adoption of salt-tolerant varieties led to higher yields and incomes for farmers, with positive impacts on household diets and resilience.
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Scaling up these innovations could transform Bangladesh’s food systems and provide a blueprint for other climate-affected regions.