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.

Key Objectives:

- Develop a sustainable model using spatial and geodata to support smallholder farmers.

- Improve agricultural productivity and enhance farmers’ incomes.

- Positively influence cropping patterns through informed decision-making.

- Modernize the agricultural sector using ICT-based solutions.

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

Develop a sustainable model using spatial and geodata to support smallholder farmers.,

Improve agricultural productivity and enhance farmers’ incomes.,

Positively influence cropping patterns through informed decision-making.,

Modernize the agricultural sector using ICT-based solutions.

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.

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