Article
Thermodynamics
Qiang Xu, Linxiu Dai, Pinglei Gao, Zhi Dou
Summary: This study compares the economic and environmental sustainability of traditional rice monoculture and rice-crayfish, rice-loach, and rice-catfish coculture through economic, energy, and life-cycle assessments. The findings show that coculture modes have higher economic benefits and lower environmental impacts, despite their lower energy efficiency compared to rice monoculture.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rodolfo Dam Lam, Benoy Kumar Barman, Denise P. Lozano Lazo, Zohura Khatun, Lutfa Parvin, Afrina Choudhury, Cristiano M. Rossignoli, Alice Karanja, Alexandros Gasparatos
Summary: This study explores the impacts of adopting an ecosystem approach in underutilized homestead ponds on sustainability in Bangladesh. The findings show that households with ecoponds have higher fish productivity, fish diversity, and income generation potential. Moreover, it improves certain dimensions of women's empowerment, although wider structural inequalities are not addressed. The study also finds inconclusive impacts on food security.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Frei, Md Ashrafuzzaman, Hans-Peter Piepho, Eva Herzog, Shamsun Nahar Begum, Mirza Mofazzal Islam
Summary: The levels of tropospheric ozone in Bangladesh have a significant impact on food security. The application of the ozone protectant ethylene diurea (EDU) significantly increases rice grain yields and distinguishes between ozone-tolerant and ozone-sensitive varieties. The treatment with EDU also enhances vegetation indices and stomatal conductance.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Md. Abu Sayed Jewel, Md. Ayenuddin Haque, S. M. Wahed Ali, Mst. Eliza Pervin, Md. Giush Uddin Ahmed, M. Shahanul Islam, Mohammad Belal Hossain, Mohammed Fahad Albeshr, Takaomi Arai
Summary: The study aimed to find a suitable combination of rice-fish-vegetable for cultivation in rainfed rice fields, in order to ensure the sustainability and economic growth of agriculture. The integration of BRRI-52 rice variety, B. gonionotus fish species, and Cucumber-spinach vegetable combination resulted in significantly higher net benefit and benefit-cost ratio. Therefore, it is recommended to use this rice-fish-vegetable combination to improve food security and sustainability in rainfed rice fields.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Mehedi Alam, Kishor Kumar Tikadar, Neaz A. Hasan, Rabeya Akter, Abul Bashar, A. K. Shakur Ahammad, Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman, Md Rushna Alam, Mohammad Mahfujul Haque
Summary: This study analysed the impacts of integrated aquaculture on farming households in southwest Bangladesh and found that it has significant advantages in terms of cropping pattern, financial profitability, and cash-flow. It is of great importance for improving farmers' income and food security.
Article
Fisheries
Trond Bjorndal, Madan Dey, Amalie Tusvik
Summary: This paper takes an economic approach to analyze the supply of and demand for fish up to 2030, with a focus on aquaculture. The study finds that variations in aquaculture growth rates have important consequences for future fish prices and per capita fish consumption. Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly affected by the growth rate of aquaculture production.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Hasan Mobarok, Wyatt Thompson, Theodoros Skevas
Summary: The research findings suggest that the impact of COVID-19 on food security in Bangladesh is complex, with higher import tariffs improving self-sufficiency but potentially undermining rice availability and accessibility. Closing the existing yield gap may enhance rice supply and mitigate the impacts of future events similar to COVID-19, contrasting with stock enhancement policies.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Pijug Summpunn, Nattharika Deh-ae, Worawan Panpipat, Supranee Manurakchinakorn, Phuangthip Bhoopong, Natthawuddhi Donlao, Saroat Rawdkuen, Kalidas Shetty, Manat Chaijan
Summary: For long-term food sustainability and security, it is crucial to preserve and recognize Indigenous rice varieties and their diversity. The nutritional profiles of Yoom Noon white rice, brown rice, and germinated brown rice were compared, and the results showed that brown rice had the highest content of macro- and micronutrients. The study also found that white rice had the highest amylose content, while germinated brown rice had the highest levels of protein, dietary fiber, ash, GABA, and total extractable flavonoid.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Joao Vasco Silva, Valerien O. Pede, Ando M. Radanielson, Wataru Kodama, Ary Duarte, Annalyn H. de Guia, Arelene Julia B. Malabayabas, Arlyna Budi Pustika, Nuning Argosubekti, Duangporn Vithoonjit, Pham Thi Minh Hieu, Anny Ruth P. Pame, Grant R. Singleton, Alexander M. Stuart
Summary: This study provides opportunities for sustainable increase in rice production in Southeast Asia's main rice producing areas by decomposing the yield gap into different components.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luguang Jiang, Si Wu, Ye Liu, Cheng Yang
Summary: The government of Bangladesh focuses on ensuring grain supply-demand balance and security. While domestic grain supply has increased, imports and international aid are still needed. Despite growing demand for grain products, reliance on foreign supply is increasing. Faced with challenges like high population density and natural disasters, the government should strengthen scientific research, adjust agricultural structure, and balance grain demand to achieve self-sufficiency and security.
Article
Agronomy
D. S. Gaydon, A. M. Radanielson, A. K. Chaki, M. M. R. Sarker, M. A. Rahman, M. H. Rashid, Md J. Kabir, A. S. M. M. R. Khan, E. R. Gaydon, C. H. Roth
Summary: The study found that in Bangladesh's saline coastal zone, early planting of Boro rice to utilize early-season fresh water resources can significantly increase farmer profits and regional production. To achieve this advantage, farmers need to adopt early-maturing rice varieties in the monsoon season, and synchronize agronomic timings with fellow farmers and cooperate in sluice-gate management.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Studies
Md Roushon Jamal, Paul Kristiansen, Md Jahangir Kabir, Lisa Lobry de Bruyn
Summary: This review paper examines the status, challenges, and adaptation opportunities of rice systems in Bangladesh in the face of climate and environmental changes. The paper highlights the agronomic and environmental challenges posed by rising temperatures, irregular rainfall patterns, extreme weather, and increasing salinisation. The farmers are adapting through strategies such as efficient irrigation, stress-tolerant cultivars, mechanisation, and income diversification, but broader support from the government and agribusiness is needed for profitable and sustainable adaptation.
Article
Environmental Studies
M. Shahadat Hossain, S. M. Sharifuzzaman, M. Nur Nobi, M. Shah Nawaz Chowdhury, Subrata Sarker, M. Alamgir, Sheikh Aftab Uddin, Sayedur Rahman Chowdhury, M. Mizanur Rahman, M. Shajjadur Rahman, Faisal Sobhan, Showmitra Chowdhury
Summary: Seaweed farming in southern Bangladesh holds great potential for contributing to sustainable development goals and the blue economy. The current seaweed production is expected to increase significantly by 2050, bringing benefits to various sectors such as food security, employment, and environmental health. Overall, seaweed farming could impact 26 targets of 8 SDGs and potentially contribute millions of dollars to the blue economy in Bangladesh.
Article
Agronomy
Erythrina Erythrina, Susilawati Susilawati, Slameto Slameto, Ni Made Delly Resiani, Forita Dyah Arianti, Jumakir Jumakir, Anis Fahri, Andy Bhermana, Asmanur Jannah, Hasil Sembiring
Summary: Cereals-soybean intercropping has not been extensively studied, but comparing different intercropping practices with monocropping practices in Indonesia's rainfed areas showed significant yield advantages and economic benefits. Intercropping of rice-maize, rice-soybean, and maize-soybean resulted in higher yields, gross margins, and lower production costs compared to monocropping of rice, maize, or soybean. The potential for small farmers to increase yields and profits through intercropping in rainfed areas with a wet climate is substantial.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcel Gatto, Abu Hayat Md Saiful Islam
Summary: Evidence suggests that COVID-19 has significant and heterogenous effects on various livelihood outcomes, particularly on agricultural production and sales. Households primarily affected by (fear of) sickness experienced more severe impacts on livelihood outcomes, but also had higher off-farm incomes.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nesar Ahmed, Stuart W. Bunting, Marion Glaser, Mark S. Flaherty, James S. Diana
Review
Oceanography
Stuart W. Bunting, Nitai Kundu, Nesar Ahmed
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2017)
Article
Fisheries
Nesar Ahmed, James D. Ward, Shirley Thompson, Christopher P. Saint, James S. Diana
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nesar Ahmed, Shirley Thompson, Marion Glaser
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nesar Ahmed, Shirley Thompson, Marion Glaser
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Nesar Ahmed, Shirley Thompson
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Nesar Ahmed, Shirley Thompson, Giovanni M. Turchini
Review
Fisheries
Nesar Ahmed, Shirley Thompson, Bruce Hardy, Giovanni M. Turchini
Summary: The integration of wild rice and fish can positively impact ecosystems by providing benefits like water aeration, pest control, and photosynthesis. Additionally, human consumption of wild rice and fish can offer a healthy diet with various nutritional benefits, while also providing social, economic, and ecological advantages. Despite the potential in North America, the practice of wild rice-fish culture has yet to be implemented.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nesar Ahmed, Giovanni M. Turchini
Summary: Integrating rice-fish cultivation combines the advantages of aquaculture and agriculture, increasing land use efficiency and food production, with multiple benefits for environmental sustainability, food productivity, and socioeconomic well-being.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samiya Ahmed Selim, Mario Glaser, Francheska Ilse Tacke, Mubashshira Rahman, Nesar Ahmed
Summary: This article examines how poor Bangladeshi coastal residents view innovative brackish water aquaculture (BWA) and what is needed to make it a viable and sustainable livelihood. The results show that information and perception biases obstruct engagement with BWA among coastal poor women and men. Strategic actions are proposed to develop BWA that benefits coastal Bangladesh's poorest people.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nesar Ahmed, Giovanni M. Turchini
Summary: Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) are a potential adaptation strategy for sustainable fish production in response to climate change, offering eco-friendly, water-efficient, highly productive features with minimal environmental impact. While energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions are constraints, RAS operate indoors and are not significantly affected by climatic factors, making them a promising direction for future fisheries development.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Lutfar Rahman, Md Shahjahan, Nesar Ahmed
Summary: Aquaculture plays a critical role in Bangladesh for food security, livelihoods, and income, but faces challenges from climate change. Due to the impacts of climate change on fish production, tilapia farming is suggested as a possible adaptation strategy, given tilapia's tolerance to various environmental conditions. Collaboration with key stakeholders and institutional support are essential for successful tilapia farming adaptation strategies.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Nesar Ahmed, John Hornbuckle, Giovanni M. Turchini
Summary: Integrated rice-fish culture is an alternative method to rice monoculture that improves food productivity and environmental sustainability. Water management is a key challenge for the wider adoption of rice-fish cultivation, and the efficient utilization of blue and green water can help overcome water scarcity and increase water productivity.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nesar Ahmed, Mohamad N. Azra
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on input supply, production, distribution, and consumption in the aquaculture industry. Lockdowns, social distancing, supply chain disruptions, and transport restrictions have affected seafood production, marketing, and consumption. Collaboration is needed to rebuild supply chains and fish marketing for sustainable aquaculture practices.
CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Nesar Ahmed, William W. L. Cheung, Shirley Thompson, Marion Glaser
