Abstract
The paper provides a deep insight into the agricultural practices and cropping pattern in Haor basin. Boro-Fallow-Fallow is the dominant cropping pattern in entire Haor basin. The paper also examines the characteristics of flood and its effects on agricultural production. It is found that flash flood severely destroy standing boro rice just before harvesting almost every year. The paper focuses the principle interventions taken by different organizations (Government and Non-government) to secure agriculture based livelihood against flood hazard in Haor areas. Most of the government initiatives were found structural whereas non-structural measures were prioritized by non-government organizations. The paper formulates a framework for sustainable agricultural production in Haor basin.
Highlights
The Haor basin in the North-Eastern zone of Bangladesh is an important wetland ecosystem
Since Bangladesh is one of the most disasters prone countries affected by climate change and incidence of flood has significantly increased recent decades in Haors, for ensuring self-sufficiency and food security its Haor basin deserve special attention
This paper examines the characteristics of agriculture practices in Haor basin
Summary
The Haor basin in the North-Eastern zone of Bangladesh is an important wetland ecosystem. The people work hard during crop season and try to save to sustain livelihoods during non-crop season which is 5 to 6 months deluge which obstructs livelihood in many ways This crop is subject to ecological, geographical and environmental attributes of the Haor area. Since Bangladesh is one of the most disasters prone countries affected by climate change and incidence of flood has significantly increased recent decades in Haors, for ensuring self-sufficiency and food security its Haor basin deserve special attention. Under this situation, this paper examines the characteristics of agriculture practices in Haor basin. The paper suggests some of the key recommendations to ensure sustainable agricultural practices in Haor basin
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