A collaborative demonstration project, led by Ryobi Systems Co., Ltd., AJI-CLE Co., Ltd., ANTAR Society for Development, and UGI LTD., has concluded in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. From February to December 2025, the initiative focused on promoting efficient agriculture, improving productivity through digital transformation (DX), and generating carbon credits.
On December 2, 2025, the project partners presented their findings to local government officials, including the Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Bangladesh, and representatives from the Government of Japan. The project successfully launched an agricultural data platform, a key component of its digital transformation strategy.
The implementation of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) farming techniques played a crucial role in achieving the project’s objectives. Compared to established targets, AWD farming resulted in an increase in agricultural productivity exceeding 20%. Furthermore, methane emissions were reduced by an average of over 30%, surpassing the initial 30% reduction target.
These confirmed reductions in methane emissions are expected to contribute to financial support for farmers through carbon credit generation. Consequently, the project is experiencing growing demand from both government agencies and local farmers, signaling strong interest in scaling these agricultural and environmental benefits.
