GAU holds seminar to showcase homegrown agricultural technologies

With the slogan "Research, Innovation, Development and Prosperity," Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) on Saturday organised a seminar to introduce its homegrown agricultural technologies, aiming to bridge the gap between research and farmers and accelerate sustainable agricultural development. 

The seminar, titled "Introducing GAU's Innovative Agricultural Technologies," was organised by the university's Outreach Centre at the International Complex. 

Vice-Chancellor Prof GKM Mustafizur Rahman attended the event as the chief guest. Treasurer Prof Md Safiul Islam Afrad and Director (Research) Prof Md Moshiul Islam were present as special guests. 

The session was chaired by Prof Farhana Yeasmin, director of the Outreach Centre, who also presented the keynote paper. 

Agriculture, livestock and fisheries officials from Gazipur Sadar and Sreepur, along with 40 farmers, livestock producers and rural entrepreneurs from Badnibhanga and Pajulia villages, participated in the seminar. 

In her presentation, Prof Yeasmin highlighted the university's research-driven innovations, including improved crop varieties, modern production techniques, farm mechanisation and climate-resilient agricultural technologies. 

She explained how these innovations can reduce production costs, increase yields, and improve farmers' incomes through wider field-level adoption. 

Treasurer Prof Safiul Islam outlined the university's contributions to both fundamental and applied agricultural research and the dissemination of research-based technologies. 

Addressing the seminar, Vice-Chancellor Prof Mustafizur Rahman said research achieves its true value only when it reaches farmers' fields and improves productivity, lowers costs, and enhances livelihoods. 

"Research confined to laboratories or academic publications cannot realise its full potential. Its real success lies in transforming farmers' lives through practical application," he said, adding that the university remains committed to aligning research with farmers' needs and turning their experiences into drivers of innovation. 

The interactive session concluded with participating farmers sharing their field experiences, challenges, and support needs. 

University researchers responded to their queries and provided practical guidance on technology adoption, fostering a productive exchange between scientists and farming communities.