They said that enriching the surface water resources by re-excavating the existing ponds and canals across the area could be the means of preventing the desertification process.
The speakers made these observations while addressing a discussion meeting.
Agriculture Sustainable and Socio-Economic Development Organisation (ASSEDO) organised the discussion at its office Sunday.
The speakers said importance should be given to renovating and preserving the derelict ponds and canals through proper re-excavation to ensure sustainable livelihood of the poor farmers.
ASSEDO Executive Director Rabiul Alam, NGO leaders Syed Salah Uddin and Benzamin Hasda, chairman of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Fisheries Department of Rajshahi University Dr Akhter Hossain and Journalist Meer Hassan Abdullah addressed the discussion, among others.
They said that the rights of poor and marginal farmers on the existing natural resources including khas ponds and canals are gradually receding due to various reasons especially the climate change impacts making their livelihood vulnerable.
Source: thefinancialexpress-bd.com
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