Prospects and Challenges of Organic Farming in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh

The main objective of this study was to gather information about the prospects and challenges of organic farming in Rajshahi division, Bangladesh, which is one of the commercialised divisions with excellent road, communication, water supply and transport infrastructure. The method used was qualitative research based mainly on data and information collected from the internet. The data sources were journals describing case studies as well as reports from official websites of Bangladesh. Additionally, interviews were taken from the thesis assigner itself, from a person of local NGO and from some people of Rajshahi division, Bangladesh. Based on data analysis, prospects and challenges of organic farming in the studied area were assessed. The results showed opportunities rather than constraints of organic farming in Rajshahi division, Bangladesh. The awareness percentage among the people regarding organic farming is 70% which is high. A constructive action plan is suggested as a result of this work that would help to solve the problems of organic farming in the target territory. Findings of this research showed that organic farming has been a profitable enterprise in in the area. However, to ensure long-term of organic farming possibility and to increase the number of organic farms, several actions need to be considered. Firstly, vermicomposting or poultry manure need to be used to maintain the fertility of soil. Secondly, strict policy and action need to be implemented on national level to promote organic farming. Thirdly, strong collaboration of the farmers with the organic seed suppliers should be made. Fourthly, farmers should be inspired with successful stories about organic farming