A presentation on

five year planning

AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

A rapid agricultural growth will sustain high growth

of the economy with better capacity to reduce
poverty through enhancing rural wages, creating
synergies for diversifying the rural economy, and
enabling the supply of low-cost food to improve
nutritional status and food security of the people.

SIXTH FIVE YEAR PLAN ( FY2011-FY2015 )

Accelerating Growth and Reducing Poverty

Importance Of Agriculture

employment and livelihood

principal source of food and nutrition

contributes significantly to export earnings of

Bangladesh

used as an important source of raw materials of many

industries.

Agricultural growth has

accelerated from less than 2.0%
per year during the first two
decades after independence to
around 3.0% during the last
decade.

 Problem Facing For Gaining

Food Security

Natural disasters

Fluctuations in food prices from the influence of volatile

international market for basic food items.

Sudden increase of price of staple food erode

capacity of the poor people.

Lack Of technology

Lack of knowledge of our farmers

the purchasing

PERFORMANCE OF AGRICULTURE
SECTOR
Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress in agriculture since
her independence in 1971.
In crop agriculture, Bangladesh has made steady progress in the
post-independence period. The cropping intensity increased from
148 to 181 percent.
the introduction of high yielding varieties (HYV) and application of
modern inputs like fertilizers and pesticides rain production
although increased substantially over the years

Growth Performances of Agriculture Sub-Sectors

FY80-90
FY 13

FY91-00

FY00-05

FY05-09 FY10

FY11(P)

FY 12

FY 14 FY15
(Growth as % Change)

Agriculture(A+B)
4.4 3.0

2.5

2.8

3.3

4.2

5.2

5.0

3.1

2.1

A. Agriculture and Forestry

3.8 2.1

2.6

1.5

3.6

4.2

5.6

4.8

2.4

1.2

i) Crops & horticulture

3.8 1.3

2.7

1.1

3.2

4.0

6.1

5.0

1.9

0.2

ii) Animal farming

2.8 3.1

2.1

2.5

4.5

3.4

3.5

iii) Forest and related services 2.7

5.1 5.1
B. Fishing
6.4
6.4

2.3

3.5

4.7

8.1

4.4
5.4

2.6

4.1

3.4
5.2
4.1

3.5
5.4
5.4

4.4

4.5

5.4

5.5

19.4

18.6

(Share as % of GDP)
Agriculture(A+B)
16.5 16.0

31.2

26.7

23.9

21.4

20.3

20.0

First Five Year Plan

THE ECONOMY OF BANGLADESH WAS PREDOMINANTLY

AGRICULTURAL ON THAT MOMENT

OF THE 7-4 CRORE PEOPLE 90 PER CENT LIVE IN RURAL AREAS

AND OVER 75 PER CENT ARE ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURAL

CONTRIBUTION TO THE GDP OF THE COUNTRY WAS ABOUT 55

TO 58 PER CENT AT CURRENT PRICES.

GDP IS DERIVED FROM THE MAJOR CROPS AND 28 PER CENT

FROM RICE ALONE.

FISHERY AND LIVESTOCK EACH CONTRIBUTES AROUND 5 TO 6

PER CENT OF THE GDP AND FORESTRY ABOUT ONE PER CENT

Causes of Slow Growth in

Agriculture(First Five Year Plan )

lack of appropriate development strategies in agriculture

lack of incentive

lack of right technology

low level of investment

low absorption of high productivity inputs

ineffective implementation of the development programme

inadequate physical and institutional infrastructure

Natural hazards caused considerable fluctuations in production of

crops

Objectives(First five year

planning)

To increase agricultural incomes

To provide productive employment to the growing rural labour

force

To reduce rural poverty and promote equality of income

distribution.

To contribute to the improvement of the foreign exchange

situation by increasing exports and substituting imports by
domestic production of agricultural and forestry products
wherever it is efficient to do so.

To improve nutritional standards

To increase contribution of forest resources to the development

of the country

Specific Aims of the Plan

(First five year
planning)
Self-sufficiency in the production of food grains

Creating employment opportunities for the rural unemployed and

under employed so as to enable them to attain a basic minimum
level of consumption.

Strategies (First five year

planning)

To expand irrigation coverage from 3-6 million acres

To provide intensive package of HYV seeds, fertilizers

To expand HYV wheat and rice

To ensure full utilization of irrigation facilities

To ensure full capacity utilization of irrigation facilities

To derive maximum output from land

To provide full veterinary coverage

To increase marine harvests

To promote homestead forestry through seed supply and

extension

SECOND FIVE YEAR PLAN

(Main Constraints)

Major problem Bangladesh Facing was natural Disaster as

monsoon season flood, periodic cyclones and draughts

A rapidly increased population

Poor land use and low productivity of land in spite of high fertility

Inadequate Of modern input Such as irrigation facilities, modern

seeds

Objectives
(Second Five Year Planning)

improve the quality of rural life

to widen the scope of local participation in planning and

implementation of development projects in the rural areas

to provide adequate food and fiber, specially cotton and jute, to

the manufacturing sector including agro-based industries

to create more employment opportunities in the rural areas

to diversify agriculture with a view to producing a wider range of

crops for export and import

to achieve a more equitable distribution of income, among the

small and marginal farmers

THIRD FIVE YEAR PLAN

On Third Five Year Pan Government had given importance greatly

on irrigation systems. With a view to taking agricultural production
at its highest point they had decided to develop irrigation system
and added various technologies

Main Objectives
(THIRD FIVE YEAR PLAN )

Improving Irrigation sector for producing 2 crore 7 lakh tons food

grain

Preventing crop damages due to sudden flood, saltiness

Creating employment on productive sectors to distribute

development facilities equally

Utilizing water resources according time and regional condition

Targets (Third Five Year plan)

According to survey total possible area for taking under irrigation

project was 1 crore 10 lakh acre.

Main Constraints for taking remaining lands under project was

saltiness in water, using water for drinking, industrial use,

40% of water could be used for irrigation

In 1989/90 96.44 acre land will come under irrigation

At end total 88% of targeted land will come under Irrigation

Strategies(Third Five Year

Planning)

Giving importance on areas which are already accessing

irrigation facilities to maximizing profit

Giving Importance on ending all unfinished projects

While creating projects giving importance on time ,finishing

time, expenses

Giving importance on water development Projects

Finishing larger projects by dividing them in shorter units

Inspiring people to contribute in irrigation projects

Fifth Five Year Planning

Sustainability of high yield and environmental protection was the

principal concern. Loss of soil fertility followed by unbalanced use
of chemical fertilizers, lack of adequate quantity of water in some
areas as well as their appropriate conservation and management
are the major factors causing divergence between potential and
actual output of 233 major agricultural commodities.

specific objectives
(Fifth Five Year Planning)

increase productivity and real income of farming families in rural

areas on a sustainable basis

attain self-sufficiency in food grain production along with

increased production of other nutritional crops

encourage export of agricultural commodities, particularly

vegetables and fruits keeping in view domestic production and
need

promote adoption of modern agricultural practices in dry land,

wetland and coastal areas

ensure sustained agricultural growth

encourage comparatively large farm to graduate into commercial

farming.

Policies and Strategies

(Fifth Five Year Planning)

improvement of the quality of seeds, particularly HYV and hybrid

seeds and increasing their quantity

development of modern, irrigated and least-risk agriculture

strengthening of the agricultural research and extension systems

increasing profitable production of minor crops

development of suitable technologies in rain-fed, dry land and

wetland farming system to enhance the productivity

restoration/improvement of soil fertility through better management

assistance to small and marginal farmers in forming groups and

associations

participation of NGOs in the agricultural development process

improvement and conservation of plant and genetic resources

facilitation of access to markets and the promotion of efficient

marketing system

development of the capabilities of rural women and the youth

development of human resources through education, training and

motivation

adoption of policies and regulations that will ensure sustainable

agricultural development

Crop diversification
(Fifth Five Year Planning)

Bangladesh is endowed with a favorable climate and soil for

the production of a variety of crops all the year round and it is

possible to develop HYVs and use hybrid technology and genetic
upgradation of non-cereal crops. introduce diversified cropping
systems in order to free upland areas in winter season for non-rice
crops so as to facilitate introduction of third crop on the land and
under
irrigated condition; short duration mustard can be introduced in
between boro and aman seasons

Sixth Five Year Plan

Key Challenges ( Sixth Five Year

Planning )

Dominance of cereal food

Inadequate progress with diversification and commercialization production

Lack of modernization of soil and water tests

Lack of modern form of production-contract farming and value chain

Absence of farm and non-farm linkages

Absence of demanding technologies to co-opt with climate change,

Very little stress to agro-based industrialization,

Depletion of soil health/soil fertility,

Overdose of chemical fertilizer by the farmer is a threat to soil health.

Sector Specific Challenges-Crop

(Sixth Five Year Plan)

Dependence on imports

Food intake and nutritional imbalance

Volatility of prices of food items

Growth of population and rapid urbanization

Decreased Crop Area

Decreased Soil Fertility

Detrimental Effect of Climate Change

Fragmented Land Structure

Livestock

Fishery

Feed and fodder

Construction of flood control embankments and roads,

Siltation

Over fishing and fishing of undersized

Incidence of fish diseases

Discharge of chemical fertilizers and industrial effluents

in the water,

Conflict between paddy cultivation and fish production.

Animal disease
Genetic breed
Research and management

Targets and Objectives for SubSectors(Sixth Five Year plan)

Achieving self-sufficiency in the production of rice
Diversification in food production must address the challenge of
achieving balanced nutrition.
For crop intensification, the coastal zone, the Sylhet region and
the char areas must receive priority in crop sector development
plans.
The short winter season, November to February, should be kept
for the production of non rice crops
To meet up scarcity of quality jute seeds BADC should undertake
seed production programs like rice and wheat.
Improve the working efficiency of bulls through improved
breeding and feeding
practices.

Emphasis should be given on the management of open water

capture fisheries since the potential for pond culture has nearly
been exhausted.

Although the potential for pond culture has nearly been

exhausted, steps should be taken to raise the productivity of
pond fishery in the country.

Initiatives should be taken to enhance the productivity of shrimp

culture.

For the marine fisheries, it is vitally important to assess the

resources in the artisanal and deep sea levels.

Community-based fisheries management should be encouraged.

Specific Strategies
(Sixth Five Year plan)
Agricultural Prices and Marketing
Developing Rural Infrastructure
Mechanization of Agriculture
Protection of Plant
Agricultural Inputs Seeds
Agricultural Prices and Marketing
Agricultural Research:
Increase of yield per unit land
Improvement of quality of food grain and other agricultural
produces with more digestible protein
Increase in efficiency in water use in rice cultivation;
efficiency

Review of Agricultural Sector Performance under the Sixth

Five Year Plan

It achieved considerable success and attained a remarkable 5.1% growth in

FY11.

Non-crop agriculture fared better, especially in terms of a solid performance in

fishing.

Livestock did better than crops but could not sustain the momentum it gained
during FY05-FY10.

Crop diversification has appeared to start from last few years. Between 2007/08
and
2012/13 period, wheat, maize, oilseeds, spices, pulses, potato and
vegetables areas rose.

Fisheries sectors grew at over 5% during FY11-FY13 accounting for 4.4% of GDP
and engaging about 13% of rural labor force

Fisheries sector contributes 4.37% to our national GDP and almost one-fourth
(23.37%) to agricultural GDP.

livestock sector, contributes to GDP averaged 2.5% in FY11-FY13, currently

employs around 20% of rural work force and serves as a major source of protein.

In FY13, forestry sub-sector contributed around 1.6% of GDP, with a growth rate of
5.5%.

Food Security Situation

---One of the biggest achievements in Bangladesh agriculture has
been its ability to secure food for its 152.5 million people
-- the country has moved from being a chronically food deficit
country to self-sufficiency in its staple food requirement.
- The country has made significant progress on the food security
front, primarily through efficient food delivery mechanism, improved
rural infrastructure, and liberalized agricultural input and output
markets.

Seventh Five Year Plan

7TH FIFTH YEAR PLAN

ADP ALLOCATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN THE 7TH PLAN
(TAKA BILLION; FY2016 CONSTANT PRICES )

Ministry/Sector

FY
2016

FY
2017

FY
2018

FY
FY
2019 2020

Ministry of Agriculture

18.4

26.0

29.3

32.5

36.4

Ministry of Fisheries &

Livestock

8.2

9.3

10.3

11.5

Ministry of Land

2.3

2.6

2.9

3.4

Ministry of Water Resources

30.6

38.7

43.7

48.5

54.3

Sector Total

59.0

75.2

84.8

94.2

405.
6

Key Challenges For Seventh Five

Year Planning
Promoting Agricultural Technology Systems
Increasing private sector interest/investments in agriculture value
chain
Sustaining climate change challenges

CROP SECTOR
CROP SUB-SECTOR SPECIFIC CHALLENGES
Challenges to Raising Productivity

Sustaining growth
Productivity Enhancement

Technology transfer/dissemination
Diversification into High Value Crops
Agro-Processing
Farm Mechanization
Expansion of mechanization
- Need for affordable and suitable equipment

CROP SUB-SECTOR STRATEGIES

UNDER THE 7TH PLAN

Ensure food security for the national populace in which food is broadly
defined to go beyond cereals

Increase productivity and real income of farm families in rural areas on a

sustainable basis

Promote farmers right through digital repository by achieving farmers

indigenous innovations, farmers creativity under intellectual property
laws and protect their intellectual properties and establish a database
for indigenous technologies owned by the rural farming community

7TH PLAN POLICIES AND STRATEGIES FOR

THE CROP SUB-SECTOR
Creating Opportunities for Sustainable Agriculture and Green Growth
Application of Science and Technology for higher levels of Food
Production
Agricultural Research
Crop Zoning and Land Use Planning
Agricultural Inputs- Seeds and Fertilizers
Promotion of Precision Agriculture
Promoting agricultural diversification and expansion of Horticultural
Crops
Use of Water Resources and Water Economy
Introduction and Popularization of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
Farm Mechanization

Boosting Agro-Processing Industries

Value Chain Development
Agricultural Credit
Agricultural Extension
Mainstreaming Women in Agriculture
Agriculture in the newly accreted Coastal Land and Marine Islands
Seaweeds as Food and for Disease Control
Crop Disease Management
Bio-Control of Pest
Technology based weather prediction and forecasting

POLICIES AND STRATEGIES FOR THE

LIVESTOCK SUB-SECTOR
Livestock

extension
Dairy development
Meat production
Poultry Development
Breeds Development
Livestock Research
Veterinary Services and Animal Health
Feeds, Fodder and Animal Management
Hides and Skins

CHALLENGES FACING FISHERIES SUB-SECTOR

Degradation of natural resources
Inland capture fisheries: Conservation and sustainable management
Inland aquaculture
Marine fisheries resource management - Conserving marine fishery resources
and expanding marine fishing zone
Shrimp and brackish water aquaculture, and sustainable development of
shrimp and prawn farming
Marketing
Quality assurance
Climate Change
Other Challenges

OUR Proposals For Future Policy

An Agricultural Price Commission can be set up under the

Department of Agricultural Marketing (DAM), which will forecast
prices of agricultural commodities

There is the need to extend and diversify the scope of production

in land, instead of maintaining only rice mono culture.

The salinity issue is now becoming a significant headache for the

policy makers in Bangladesh as both surface water and
underground water are dwindling because of overpopulation and
climate change.

Government can extend their operations in agricultural

marketing

Government may support the development of different farmers

clubs, associations, and cooperatives etc.

A gradual decline has been observed in cultivable lands due to

the rise in population and unplanned development of
infrastructures. The country had around 2.15 crore acres of
cultivable lands fifty years ago, which came down to 1.88 crore
acres in 2008, according to an agriculture census in 2008 . So,
productivity has to be increased