Three-day training on climate-resilient agriculture begins at BAU. Photo : BSS

MYMENSINGH, Oct 12, 2025 (BSS) - A three-day training workshop on "Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) Related to Pest Management" began today at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh. 

Organised by the Department of Entomology, the training is being held at the Professor Golam Ali Fakir Seed Pathology Centre with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).

The event is part of the FAO-assisted project titled "Strengthening the Capacities of Government Counterparts and Relevant Stakeholders for Increasing Productivity and Building Climate Resilient Agriculture through Nature-based Solutions (NBS) in Asia (TCP/RAS/3907)."

Acting Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Prof Dr Masum Ahmed inaugurated the training session as the chief guest.

FAO National Consultant Prof Dr Parimal Kanti Biswas; Head of the Department of Agrometeorology and Department of Agronomy Dr Ahmed Khairul Hasan; Prof Dr Mohammad Ali Hossain of the Department of Plant Pathology and Project Chief of the Department of Entomology Prof Dr Mohammad Saifullah attended the inaugural session, among others.

A total of 20 participants, including dealers, deputy assistant agriculture officers and students are taking part in the training.

The participants will receive hands-on training on pest management strategies, nature-based solutions, and sustainable agricultural practices to enhance climate resilience in crop production.

Speakers at the inaugural session emphasized that climate change poses significant challenges to agricultural production systems. 

They highlighted the need for adopting science-based knowledge, nature-based solutions and sustainable pest management techniques to ensure food security and agricultural sustainability amid changing climate conditions.