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Govt firm to achieve food security: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday renewed her government's strong political will and commitment to achieving food security for all through sustainable agricultural development, reports UNB.
"Cooperation of national and international community is needed in this regard." she said.
The Prime Minister was inaugurating a national seminar on "Agricultural Research and Development In Bangladesh" at the International Conference Centre (ICC), which was organised by Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI).
Food and Agriculture Minister Matla Chowdhury, UNESCO Professor of Ecotechnology Dr MS Swaminathan and Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) executive chairman Dr Z Karim also addressed the seminar. Agriculture secretary Dr AMM Shaukat All presided.
The Prime Minister said the greatest challenge facing the nation today is to develop technologies to increase production in all spheres of agricultural crops, livestock, fisheries and forestry.
Speaking of the government's high priority to sustainable development of agriculture, she said: "The recent decline in official development assistance (ODA) in this sector by the international donor community is a matter or concern fbr us and indeed for other developing countries."
She emphasised the need for international, regional and bilateral cooperation and agreements for the use of common natural resources, such as water.
Addressing the session. Food and Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury said demand of food will rise with the Increase of population.
She emphasised on proper use of surface and river waters for boosting production of crops. Integrated pest management should be considered for ecological management, she said.
In his key-note address. Dr Swaminathan of India said the emerging technologies are largely knowledge-intensive and hence the transfer of knowledge and market driven skills can become the most powerful instrument for fighting poverty and deprivation.
The concept of sustainable development should be broadbased so as to Incorporate consideration of ecology, equity, employment and energy, in addition to those of economies, he said.
"This will call for a system approach in project design and Implementation. Both unsustainable lifestyle and unacceptable poverty have to be eliminated," Dr Swaminathan added.