Agriculture, Fisheries & Livestock
Strengthening agricultural production, improving food security, and promoting sustainable rural livelihoods.
VOSD's Agriculture, Fisheries, and Livestock programs form the backbone of rural food security and economic development in Bangladesh. Since 1987, we have worked alongside smallholder farmers, fishers, and livestock keepers to improve their productive capacity, diversify income sources, and build resilience against climate shocks. By introducing appropriate technologies and improved practices, we help communities maximize the potential of their land and water resources.
Current Initiatives
Active programs currently transforming rural agriculture, fisheries, and livestock management.
Agriculture Development Program
A multi-phased intervention providing agricultural training, seed distribution, and microcredit support. The program has significantly boosted the adoption of modern farming techniques and improved crop yields for thousands of rural households across 12 upazilas.
Family Food Security & Homestead Production
Empowering rural families to achieve self-sufficiency in food production. The program facilitates seasonal vegetable cultivation, fruit tree plantation, and livestock rearing. Seeds are provided to approximately 50% of participating gardeners each season, directly improving household nutrition and reducing food expenses.
Fisheries Development Program
A comprehensive fisheries initiative supporting sustainable fish cultivation in ponds and ghers. It provides technical training to marginal farmers, promotes improved fish culture practices, and supports shrimp farming in coastal regions, significantly boosting local protein supply and household income.
Command Area Development (CAD) Project
Implemented across five districts to enhance small-scale fisheries and command area development. The project supports community-based water resource management, ensuring equitable access to water for agriculture and fisheries, thereby strengthening local food production systems.
Integrated Duck-cum-Fish Culture Program
An innovative approach to maximizing the use of homestead ponds. By combining duck rearing with fish cultivation, the program helps rural households diversify their income, increase protein availability, and improve overall farm management efficiency.
Legacy Programs
A look back at our historical initiatives that laid the foundation for today's food security.
Agriculture Value Chain (AVC) - USAID Partnership
Focused on improving production quality and market access for smallholder farmers. The program strengthened farmer organizations, reduced post-harvest losses, and connected producers directly with buyers to increase agricultural income.
Pond Leasing, Re-excavation & Fish Culture
An initiative designed to restore unused or degraded ponds to productive use. By providing fisheries inputs and promoting scientific fish culture, the program helped farmers increase fish production, improve household nutrition, and create new income streams.
Fish Habitat Restoration in Inland Open Water
Focused on restoring aquatic habitats and protecting fish breeding grounds. The program promoted biodiversity and helped restore natural fisheries resources, ensuring sustainable fish production for local communities dependent on open water bodies.
Poultry & Livestock Development Program
Provided loans and technical support to group members for poultry, duck, goat, and cattle rearing. The program played a vital role in rural poverty reduction by helping families build productive assets and generate steady income from livestock.
Agriculture Recovery and Improvement (ECRRP)
A disaster recovery program providing agricultural assistance to flood-affected farming households. It distributed seeds, fertilizers, and provided farmer training to restore agricultural production and strengthen household food security.
Support to Assist Landless and Marginal Farmers
Provided critical agricultural input support to landless and marginal farming households. The initiative focused on reducing production constraints and protecting vulnerable farmers from rising agricultural costs and food insecurity.
Installation of Agricultural Machinery
Supported by the Embassy of Japan, this program provided modern agricultural equipment to poor and landless farmers. Power tillers, irrigation machines, sprayers, and threshers were distributed to improve efficiency and reduce manual labor in two upazilas.
Farmers Training Program (DAE)
A short-term intensive training program designed to boost agricultural productivity. It provided 1,200 farmers with practical knowledge on modern cultivation techniques, crop management, improved seed use, and effective pest control.