Agritech startups for sustainable farming

FE Team | Published: September 08, 2025 21:16:03

Agriculture has always been the backbone of Bangladesh's economy, employing nearly half of the population and contributing significantly to GDP. Yet, many farmers continue to face challenges such as low productivity, unpredictable weather patterns, lack of modern farming techniques, and limited access to markets. To overcome these obstacles, innovation-particularly through agritech startups-offers a promising solution.
Across the world, agritech companies are leveraging drones for crop monitoring, mobile applications for market access, and advanced data analytics for weather forecasting and soil management. Bangladesh has a pool of talented entrepreneurs and skilled youth capable of developing similar technology-driven solutions. However, the country's agricultural sector still suffers from inadequate investment in innovation, limiting the potential of these startups.
Supporting agritech ventures goes beyond increasing crop yields. It is about ensuring food security, reducing post-harvest losses, and empowering small farmers with fairer prices and greater market leverage. By establishing government-backed innovation funds, incubators, and stronger partnerships between universities, research institutes, and startups, Bangladesh can transform its rural agriculture into a modern, technology-enabled sector.
If the country can fully embrace agritech, it will not only feed its growing population sustainably but also protect farmers from climate-related risks, reduce inefficiencies, and position Bangladesh as a regional leader in agricultural innovation. The time is ripe to equip those who feed the nation with the tools, knowledge, and technology they need to thrive in the 21st century. In a word, smart agriculture is the path towards agricultural sustainability and food security.
Fatematuj Johora Momota
Student
Bachelor of Business Administration
North South University
fatematuj.amomota@northsouth.edu