The Cabinet has approved the draft of ‘The National Agriculture Policy 2018’ incorporating the inclusion of use of nanotechnology in agriculture.
The nanotechnology aims to detect crops diseases and determine the quality.
Speaking to media after a Cabinet meeting on Monday, its Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam said, “The objectives of the national agriculture policy are to ensure a safe and profitable agriculture, food security and proper use of natural resources.”
Citing the new policy getting more provisions, the Senior Secretary said, “Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina has instructed to include the jute, sesame and flax in the new policy.”
The PM also asked to bring the cooperative-based agro firm under the policy, Alam said.