ABSTRACT
The Mamudpur Nayakrishi Seed Hut (NSH) was established in 2001, when Rina Begum, along with other farmers, became interested in collecting local seeds to improve their livelihoods. Although the NSH is not a formal organization, it is well known in the community and has informal links with various government departments, such as the Department of Agricultural Extension, the Bangladesh Rural Development Board, academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and local government. The Mamudpur NSH communicates regularly with the Atia Union Parishod, the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) in the Delduar subdistrict and the Bangladesh Rural Development Board at Delduar. Through the Nayakrishi Seed Network, the NSH has collected 900 accessions of rice seed from the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute and has regenerated these varieties through the Community Seed Wealth Centre. Women farmers, especially, are playing an important role in the efficient management of the NSH.
