Dhaka, Bangladesh – Fertilizer producers, farmers and agricultural extension officers were honored at an award ceremony at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council in Dhaka.
According to IFDC resident representative Ishrat Jahan, about a million farmers in the country use granular urea. In addition to urea deep placement, farmers are trained in the use of improved seeds, water and nutrient managment and other modern agricultural methods.


![Farmers in Kenya spread organic fertilizer, developed by MIT spinout Safi Organics, to help improve the yield of their farmlands. [Safi Organics]](https://ifdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MIT-Safi-Organics-01-press_0-350x240.jpg)

