Mymensingh, February 11 – Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) is set to host the first-ever International Conference on Agriculture Machinery and Bio-Resource Engineering on February 12-13, 2025.
Dr. Md. Abdul Awal, convener of the event, emphasized its potential to shape the future of agriculture in the country by fostering innovation and providing practical solutions for farmers at a press conference on Monday.
It will feature technical sessions, research presentations, and an agricultural machinery fair. Key discussions will focus on policy recommendations to support agricultural mechanization and bio-resource management in Bangladesh, he added.
A Platform for Agricultural Innovation
The conference, to be held at the Syed Nazrul Islam Conference Hall, is jointly organized by the Bangladesh Society of Agriculture Machinery and Bio-Resource Engineering (BSAMBE) and the Department of Farm Power and Machinery at BAU. More than 300 participants, including scientists, agricultural engineers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and farmers from Bangladesh and abroad, will gather to explore the role of mechanization and bio-resource efficiency in agriculture.
Dr. Md. Abdul Awal, convener of the organizing committee and professor at BAU’s Department of Farm Power and Machinery, shared details about the conference in a press briefing on February 10. Other notable attendees included Dr. Md. Abdul Majid, Professor of the Department of Irrigation and Water Management, Dr. Mohammad Ashik-E-Rabbani, Member Secretary of the International Conference, and Dr. Tumpa Rani Sarker, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Farm Power and Machinery.
Advancing the Fourth Agricultural Revolution
The central theme of the conference is to implement the Fourth Agricultural Revolution by integrating cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), GPS, and GIS into farming practices. Highlighting the significance of the event, Dr. Abdul Awal stated that these technologies can increase productivity, lower labor costs, and enhance sustainability in agriculture.
“This conference will serve as a platform to discuss how these technologies can be effectively incorporated into Bangladesh’s agricultural sector. We aim to address the challenges of mechanization and provide practical solutions for farmers,” he added.
International Participation and Technical Sessions
The conference will feature six technical sessions, one business session, and two poster sessions, during which 160 research papers will be presented. Agricultural experts and researchers from the United States, Canada, China, Japan, India, and other countries will participate in discussions on modern agricultural advancements.
An agricultural machinery fair will also be organized alongside the conference. Eight leading domestic companies will showcase state-of-the-art farming equipment and modern agricultural technologies. Additionally, research and innovations from the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute and the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute will be displayed.
Policy Recommendations for Future Agricultural Development
The conference aims not only to promote technological advancements but also to formulate actionable policy recommendations. The Bangladesh Society of Agriculture Machinery and Bio-Resource Engineering (BSAMBE) will consolidate the insights from the discussions and submit them to national policymakers to help shape future agricultural strategies.
“The success of this conference will set a precedent for Bangladesh’s agricultural future by ensuring a structured approach to mechanization and efficient bio-resource management,” emphasized Dr. Awal.
With stakeholders from various sectors coming together, this conference is expected to catalyze Bangladesh’s transition into a modern, technology-driven agricultural economy, paving the way for sustainable and profitable farming in the years ahead.
