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October 23, 2024

IoT in fisheries sector

The Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping industries, allowing remote automation through interconnected hardware and software. RMTP has introduced an IoT-based water quality monitoring device for the fisheries sub-sector in Barishal, Khulna, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, and Chattogram. Entrepreneurs can now access real-time data on crucial water indicators like temperature, pH level, ammonia (NH3), dissolved oxygen (DO), and salinity directly on their Android mobile phones. This cutting-edge technology allows informed decision-making for optimal fish farming conditions. The IoT system goes beyond data provision; it automates water quality parameters maintenance. When levels dip, aerators activate, and lime is added, ensuring an ideal environment for fish health and growth. The project is successfully piloting 30 such demonstrations for fisheries sector and two demonstrations for vegetable sector.

By Ehsanul Habib
News & Events
October 23, 2024

Certified dairy products promoted through RMTP 

RMTP helps entrepreneurs introduce a range of diversified dairy products. These include sweets, curd, ghee, butter, buttermilk, and cheese. The milk used in these dairy products is collected from farmers who maintain GGAP compliance, ensuring high-quality standards. To support the entrepreneurs involved in the production of these dairy products, the project has provided comprehensive training on various business aspects such as production, processing, fortification, marketing, branding, and certification.

Besides, the project provides modern machineries to the farmers. As a result, 57 entrepreneurs have received BSTI and 41 have received ISO certificates. These certified products are now selling on online and offline marketing platforms. Also, they are exporting cheese and ghee to foreign markets. 

By Ehsanul Habib
News & Events
October 23, 2024

Meat processing plant established

In Bogura, Al Hasan Siyam established a meat processing plant, named ‘Bogura Meat’, with the support of GUK, a project-implementing partner organization of PKSF. RMTP provided technical and marketing assistance for this initiative. Additionally, the project facilitated linkage between Bogura Meat and local livestock farmers who adhere to GGAP compliance in cattle rearing. At the plant, cattle are slaughtered in accordance with halal standards. The demand for processed meat is significantly high in the local market. Furthermore, Al Hasan Siyam sells 1,200 kgs of tenderloin, sirloin, short loin, and round-cut beef steaks to restaurants in Dhaka every week.

RMTP has helped establish six such meat processing plants across the country. Similarly, Mama-Bhagne Agro Safe Meat, a safe beef sales centre, at Shialkol in Sirajganj sadar, has achieved ISO certification through the technical support of National Development Programme (NDP), a pewrtner organization of PKSF. Abul Kalam Azad, owner of the meat firm, said since its launch in February, beef from an average of 45 cows is being sold every month in the establishment. It has gained recognition in the district as well.

Even the district livestock officers regularly purchase beef from there. It sells meat at market prices. There is a separate clean and hygienic area for slaughtering cattle there. After halal slaughter, the blood and waste of the cattle are buried under the ground.

By Ehsanul Habib