Lal Teer

Project Details

Innovating for Impact: Scaling Digital Agricultural Solutions in Bangladesh

The project was carried out from 20 October 2022 to 30 June 2023, focusing on the regions of Faridpur, Rajbari, Khulna, Jashore, and Satkhira. During this period, various initiatives were implemented to address local needs and enhance development across these areas. The targeted coverage ensured that the efforts reached diverse communities within these districts, contributing to the overall success of the project.

Key Objectives:

Extend and enhance the Geodata-Based Information Services (GEOBIS) for smallholder farmers in Bangladesh.

Project Aims

To revolutionize digital farming in Bangladesh by empowering smallholder farmers with real-time, data-driven insights through the GEOBIS digital platform, enabling smarter crop decisions, increased productivity, and sustainable agricultural growth — bridging innovation, technology, and farmer empowerment across the southern and western regions.

Objectives

Updated the farmer subscription system/software to include targeted districts and new crops,

Integrated a renovated crop model into the SMS panel for better advisory services,

Strengthened the call center by providing training to staff to improve farmer support,

Validated the updated software and SMS panel for efficient operations,

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

Innovations and Activities

Partnerships

Funding Agency: USAID

Key Information Delivery

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.

Key Highlights of Activities

Farmer Training: Farmers learned how to use the GEOBIS apps and received training on modern crop cultivation techniques. Call Center Support: Provided integrated call center support to assist farmers with queries and agricultural advice.

Key Achievements

Outcomes and Benefits Farmer Training: Farmers learned how to use the GEOBIS apps and received training on modern crop cultivation techniques. Call Center Support: Provided integrated call center support to assist farmers with queries and agricultural advice. Seed Distribution: Distributed 600 seed master packs to project beneficiaries, ensuring access to quality seeds

REACH US

+880244862012-18

lalteer@multimodebd.com

108 Bir Uttam C.R. Dutta Road, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh