Lal Teer

Project Details

Geo-based Information Service (GEOBIS) for Small Farmers in Bangladesh

- To strengthen smallholder farmers’ decision-making capacity through geodata-driven agricultural information services.

- To improve agricultural productivity, income, and sustainability using ICT and satellite-based technologies.

- To create a scalable and sustainable model for delivering weather forecasts, crop advisories, and risk mitigation support.

Project Aims

This integrated initiative has successfully strengthened the use of geospatial information in the agricultural sector of Bangladesh, which has played a significant role in increasing the productivity, sustainability, and agricultural resilience of smallholder farmers.

Objectives

Extend a Farmer Subscription System: Updated the farmer subscription system/software to include targeted districts and new crops

Crop Model Integration: Integrated a renovated crop model into the SMS panel for better advisory services

Call Center Strengthening: Strengthened the call center by providing training to staff to improve farmer support

Software and SMS Validation: Validated the updated software and SMS panel for efficient operations

Farmer Database Integration: Onboarded 600 farmers into the crop model database for customized recommendation and enhance the Geodata-Based Information Services (GEOBIS) for smallholder farmers in Bangladesh.

Geodata-based Information Services for Smallholder Farmers in Bangladesh (GEOBIS)

Partnerships

Partner Organizations: Project Lead Partner Bangladesh: -mPower Social Enterprises Ltd -Interdisciplinary Institute for Food Security, Bangladesh Agricultural University -Multisourcing Ltd -Unnayan Onneshan Netherlands: -Alterra, Wageningen University and Research -NEO B.V

Key Information Delivery

Geodata-based Information Services for Smallholder Farmers in Bangladesh (GEOBIS) Program: Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW) Project Duration: July 2015 – October 2018 (3 years 4 months) Coverage Area: 14 northern districts — Panchagarh, Thakurgaon, Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Kurigram, Gaibandha, Joypurhat, Naogaon, Nawabganj, Rajshahi, Natore, and Bogura Total Budget: EUR 2,543,597.00 Funding Agency: Netherlands Space Office (NSO) Lead Organization: Lal Teer Seed Limited (Bangladesh) Project Outcome: Enhanced agricultural productivity, profitability, and resilience among smallholder farmers through data-driven decision-making and technology adoption.

Key Highlights of Activities

Satellite Observation: Used geodata to monitor crop health, soil condition, and cropping patterns remotely. Forecast and Advisory Services: Delivered localized weather forecasts and crop-specific guidance from sowing to harvest. Digital Outreach: Farmers received updates via SMS, call centers, and mobile applications. Extensive Farmer Database: Registered 880,922 farmers and 1,050 plots for continuous crop data tracking. Collaborative Knowledge Sharing: Combined expertise from Bangladesh and the Netherlands for practical, technology-led farming innovation.

Key Achievements

Farmer Reach: 589,431 farmers served through digital information services (SMS, call centers, crop models).640,424 farmers reached through field events (community meetings, night sessions, field days). Economic Impact: -15% increase in average selling prices. -20% increase in crop yield. -10% reduction in input costs (fertilizer, pesticide, irrigation). Technology Integration: Successfully introduced satellite-driven decision support tools for Bangladesh’s agriculture sector. Sustainability and Resilience: Strengthened farmers’ ability to adapt to changing weather patterns and minimize climate-related risks.

Contact US

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