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Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has recently introduced Hydroponic Fodder System, through which farmers can grow grass without soil. The council used wheat as the seed to grow fodder. It is also ready to help people willing to go for commercial production of fodder though this system. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik

Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
BCSIR is using wheat seeds to grow fodder in hydroponic system. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik BCSIR is using wheat seeds to grow fodder in hydroponic system. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
BCSIR is using wheat seeds to grow fodder in hydroponic system. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik BCSIR is using wheat seeds to grow fodder in hydroponic system. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
BCSIR is using wheat seeds to grow fodder in hydroponic system. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik BCSIR is using wheat seeds to grow fodder in hydroponic system. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
BCSIR is using wheat seeds to grow fodder in hydroponic system. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik BCSIR is using wheat seeds to grow fodder in hydroponic system. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The wheat seeds have to be kept in hydrogen peroxide for six hours to free those from germs. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The wheat seeds have to be kept in hydrogen peroxide for six hours to free those from germs. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The wheat seeds have to be kept in hydrogen peroxide for six hours to free those from germs. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The wheat seeds have to be kept in hydrogen peroxide for six hours to free those from germs. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The wheat seeds have to be kept in hydrogen peroxide for six hours to free those from germs. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The wheat seeds have to be kept in hydrogen peroxide for six hours to free those from germs. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The wheat seeds have to be kept in hydrogen peroxide for six hours to free those from germs. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The wheat seeds have to be kept in hydrogen peroxide for six hours to free those from germs. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Wheat seeds are laid on the container bed. Around seven kilograms grass will be produced from a kg of seeds. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Wheat seeds are laid on the container bed. Around seven kilograms grass will be produced from a kg of seeds. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Wheat seeds are laid on the container bed. Around seven kilograms grass will be produced from a kg of seeds. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Wheat seeds are laid on the container bed. Around seven kilograms grass will be produced from a kg of seeds. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Wheat seeds are laid on the container bed. Around seven kilograms grass will be produced from a kg of seeds. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Wheat seeds are laid on the container bed. Around seven kilograms grass will be produced from a kg of seeds. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Wheat seeds are laid on the container bed. Around seven kilograms grass will be produced from a kg of seeds. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Wheat seeds are laid on the container bed. Around seven kilograms grass will be produced from a kg of seeds. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The minerals are supplied through water in every six hours after laying the seeds on the bed. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik After laying the seeds on the bed, it takes only a week for the grasses to be ready as fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
A 200 square feet container with the full hydroponic system of producing 200-225 kg grass daily in it costs Tk 400,000. The price of a 400 square feet container with the capacity to produce 400-440 kg grass daily is Tk 800,000. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik A 200 square feet container with the full hydroponic system of producing 200-225 kg grass daily in it costs Tk 400,000. The price of a 400 square feet container with the capacity to produce 400-440 kg grass daily is Tk 800,000. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
A 200 square feet container with the full hydroponic system of producing 200-225 kg grass daily in it costs Tk 400,000. The price of a 400 square feet container with the capacity to produce 400-440 kg grass daily is Tk 800,000. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik A 200 square feet container with the full hydroponic system of producing 200-225 kg grass daily in it costs Tk 400,000. The price of a 400 square feet container with the capacity to produce 400-440 kg grass daily is Tk 800,000. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Five to six levels of beds can be set up in a container by controlling temperature and humidity, which allows growing more grass using less space. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The fodder produced through hydroponic system can be stored for up to 10 days. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The fodder produced through hydroponic system can be stored for up to 10 days. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The fodder produced through hydroponic system can be stored for up to 10 days. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The fodder produced through hydroponic system can be stored for up to 10 days. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The fodder produced through hydroponic system can be stored for up to 10 days. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The fodder produced through hydroponic system can be stored for up to 10 days. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The fodder produced through hydroponic system can be stored for up to 10 days. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The fodder produced through hydroponic system can be stored for up to 10 days. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Seven feet long grass carpets like the one showed in the photo need two kg wheat seeds to grow eight-inch grasses in a week. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
BCSIR Project Director Rezaul Karim says cattle start to give 10-15 percent more milk once those are fed with hydroponically grown fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik BCSIR Project Director Rezaul Karim says cattle start to give 10-15 percent more milk once those are fed with hydroponically grown fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
BCSIR Project Director Rezaul Karim says cattle start to give 10-15 percent more milk once those are fed with hydroponically grown fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik BCSIR Project Director Rezaul Karim says cattle start to give 10-15 percent more milk once those are fed with hydroponically grown fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
BCSIR Project Director Rezaul Karim says cattle start to give 10-15 percent more milk once those are fed with hydroponically grown fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik BCSIR Project Director Rezaul Karim says cattle start to give 10-15 percent more milk once those are fed with hydroponically grown fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
BCSIR Project Director Rezaul Karim says cattle start to give 10-15 percent more milk once those are fed with hydroponically grown fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik BCSIR Project Director Rezaul Karim says cattle start to give 10-15 percent more milk once those are fed with hydroponically grown fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Grasses produced at the research centre were distributed free among some farms recently. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Grasses produced at the research centre were distributed free among some farms recently. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Grasses produced at the research centre were distributed free among some farms recently. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Grasses produced at the research centre were distributed free among some farms recently. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Grasses produced at the research centre were distributed free among some farms recently. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Grasses produced at the research centre were distributed free among some farms recently. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Grasses produced at the research centre were distributed free among some farms recently. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Grasses produced at the research centre were distributed free among some farms recently. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The carpets of hydroponically grown fodder are also easy to roll and carry. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The carpets of hydroponically grown fodder are also easy to roll and carry. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The carpets of hydroponically grown fodder are also easy to roll and carry. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The carpets of hydroponically grown fodder are also easy to roll and carry. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The carpets of hydroponically grown fodder are also easy to roll and carry. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The carpets of hydroponically grown fodder are also easy to roll and carry. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The carpets of hydroponically grown fodder are also easy to roll and carry. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The carpets of hydroponically grown fodder are also easy to roll and carry. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Hydroponically grown fodder are being loaded on a vehicle for distribution. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Hydroponically grown fodder are being loaded on a vehicle for distribution. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Hydroponically grown fodder are being loaded on a vehicle for distribution. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Hydroponically grown fodder are being loaded on a vehicle for distribution. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Hydroponically grown fodder are being loaded on a vehicle for distribution. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Hydroponically grown fodder are being loaded on a vehicle for distribution. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
Hydroponically grown fodder are being loaded on a vehicle for distribution. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik Hydroponically grown fodder are being loaded on a vehicle for distribution. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The grasses grown without soil are taken to a cattle farm at Berhibandh area in the capital's Mohammadpur. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The grasses grown without soil are taken to a cattle farm at Berhibandh area in the capital's Mohammadpur. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The grasses grown without soil are taken to a cattle farm at Berhibandh area in the capital's Mohammadpur. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The grasses grown without soil are taken to a cattle farm at Berhibandh area in the capital's Mohammadpur. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The grasses grown without soil are taken to a cattle farm at Berhibandh area in the capital's Mohammadpur. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The grasses grown without soil are taken to a cattle farm at Berhibandh area in the capital's Mohammadpur. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
The grasses grown without soil are taken to a cattle farm at Berhibandh area in the capital's Mohammadpur. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik The grasses grown without soil are taken to a cattle farm at Berhibandh area in the capital's Mohammadpur. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik
According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik According to the cattle farmers, a milch cow needs food of around Tk 300 daily while the cost drops below Tk 200 if it is fed with hydroponic fodder. Photo: asaduzzaman pramanik

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