USAID agri extension project launched

KHULNA, Sept 15 (BSS): Speakers at a project launching ceremony on USAID Agricultural Extension Support Activity here Sunday said it will work alongside public and private extension agents to support smallholders' farmers to improve farming practices through technical training.

The smallholder farmers will gain access to extension services and information, purchase high quality inputs at fair prices and through trusted suppliers, access to financial services that meet their needs as farmers expand marketing options, they said.

Dhaka Ahsania Mission in collaboration with CARE Bangladesh and Power Social Enterprise Ltd. Organized the USAID Agricultural Extension Support Activity "Project Launching" programme for Khulna district at the conference room of the deputy commissioner office in the city.

Chaired by Project Director Daniel O Coster, Deputy Director of LGED Department Habibul Islam Khan addressed it as the chief guest.