Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin-ur Rashid said Bangladesh will begin exporting organic meat within the next three years through livestock reared on natural and nutritious grass without any genetic modification.
Safe and nutritional food has become increasingly important across the world, he said while addressing a seminar titled “Australia-Bangladesh Research Showcase” as chief guest at InterContinental Dhaka today (20 May).
“Genetically modified food has not been able to bring welfare to the world. Through research, a method of cultivating Napier grass containing 18% protein has been developed,” he said.
Innovation of high-protein and drought-resistant grass for livestock marks a groundbreaking advancement in the livestock sector, which will play a significant role in producing quality animal feed at lower costs, he said.
According to the minister, the initiative will help reduce meat production costs and make meat prices more affordable for consumers.
Addressing researchers and scientists, the minister said opportunities must be created for independent research and innovation for the welfare of the country.
He expressed hope that innovations by Bangladeshi scientists would gain international recognition in the future and further strengthen the country’s livestock and agriculture sectors.
Researchers, academics, policymakers, livestock professionals, development partners, senior officials of the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute and farmers attended the event.
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