A two-day long online training on “Training on Hydroponic Techniques for the Young Agricultural Researcher of Bangladesh” was held on 28 February and 1 March at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute. This training was conducted under the “Sakura Science Exchange Program” administered by Japan Science and Technology Agency and organized by Shimane University, Japan. Young researchers of BARI have
participated in this basic hydroponics training and technology
exchange program.
This program has been coordinated by Professor Toshiki Asao of Shimane University, Japan and Dr. Asaduzzaman, HRC, BARI, Gazipur. In the opening ceremony Prof. Harumi Ao, Director, Centre for International Student, Shimane University, and Dr. Debasish Sarker, Director General of BARI given their speech.
In this training program, young scientist of BARI has been learned about hydroponics and soilless cultivation, the history of Japanese hydroponic culture, hydroponics research activities of Shimane University, hydroponic systems, hydroponic nutrient solution formulation and preparation. Dr. Md. Asaduzzaman of BARI presented the present status and prospect of hydroponic culture in Bangladesh. Online visit of Prof. ASAO laboratory, Plant Factory, Greenhouses, and Shimane University was included in the training. Participants and Prof. Asao also discuss the future hydroponic research and possible collaboration on the exchange of Science and Technology between Japan and Bangladesh.
