CIRDAP is pleased to announce its next exciting webinar of the CIRDAP Knowledge Series 2025 titled ‘Education and Entrepreneurship through Agriculture: The Taylor Schomaker Model’.  The 1-hour webinar will be held on (Thursday), 6 November 2025 at10:00 a.m. (Astana, Dhaka) Bangladesh time (12:00 a.m. /midnight, Michigan USA time) We are delighted to welcome Ms. Taylor Schomaker, Owner of Schomaker Farms, Michigan, USA, as the distinguished speaker for this webinar. Taylor Schomaker is the owner of Schomaker Farms, a revitalized century-old farm in Saginaw, Michigan. Alongside her husband, Ryan Schomaker, Taylor has transformed the farm into a thriving hub for diverse produce, livestock, and agritourism experiences. Holding a master’s degree in clinical nutrition, Taylor aspires to connect her passion for farming with nutrition education – helping people understand the essential link between how food is grown and lifelong health. She is passionate about hands-on agriculture, community education, and inspiring people, especially youth and urban residents—to reconnect with the roots of food production. Taylor is active in local agricultural organizations and is committed to making farming accessible, engaging, and sustainable for future generations. Join us to hear the inspiring journey and real-life experiences of a successful woman farmer who embodies the spirit of innovation and education in agriculture! Click here to join the webinar https://zoom.us/j/98265789068?pwd=bMr6ajSUj2wdWsd8AEtW4a7CaBGtut.1 Meeting ID: 982 6578 9068 Passcode: 149967 — Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/98265789068/invitations?signature=jZEuALeV8WlbfJQp9Ap6b2Kyz2mo2JUh1Qz4nrLRPgk

CIRDAP in collaboration with the University of Cooperative and Management, Thanlyin (UCMT), Myanmar, is going to organize an insightful and enriching webinar on the role of cooperatives in sustainable rural development. For over 69 years, the Mulkanoor Cooperative Rural Credit and Marketing Society Ltd. (MCRC&MS) has evolved into a holistic network providing solutions, resources, and support for farmers—championing equity, transparency, and sustainable growth. (https://mcrcms.coop/). This session will explore how Mulkanoor Cooperative has transformed the lives of millions of farmers, created enriched livelihood and social opportunities while building a resilient cooperative ecosystem. Speaker:🎙️ Shri AligiReddy Praveen Reddy,President–Chairman, Mulkanoor Cooperative Rural Credit and Marketing Society Ltd., Mulkanoor Village, India. Date & Time:Monday, October 16th, 2025 11:00 AM Bangladesh Time | 11:30 AM Myanmar Time | 10:30 AM India Time Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92019815462?pwd=lQ37vSxXEAoZWnFxMMW2Wxxn1ad4Ed.1 Meeting ID: 920 1981 5462 Passcode: 261179 Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/92019815462/invitations?signature=TgeDrQ2jflv-3O7Jdu4dJ2n-hWC0HToNPmLgQVGa5kw We look forward to your active participation in this valuable exchange of ideas and experiences.

CIRDAP is going to organize a webinar on ‘Strengthening Grassroots rural innovations: Experiences, Challenges and Future road map’ on September 1st, 2025. Grassroots rural innovations are locally-led solutions to the community problems by using limited resources with traditional knowledge. These innovations are typically developed by individuals or small groups in marginalized communities, focusing on meeting local needs and enhancing social and economic well-being. The webinar will be held on (Monday), 1 September 2025 at 12:00 PM Bangladesh Time (11:30 AM India Time). Prof. Anil K. Gupta CSIR Bhatnagar Fellow 2018-2, Honorary Secretary GIAN, Founder, Honey Bee Network, SRISTI, GIAN & NIF Visiting Faculty, IIMA & IITB, Academy Professor, AcSIR will be embraced the webinar as the esteemed speaker. Join this exciting and very important webinar via zoom Topic: Webinar on ‘Strengthening Grass root rural innovations: Experiences, Challenges and Future road map’ Time: Sep 1, 2025 12:00 PM Astana, Dhaka https://zoom.us/j/91860765349?pwd=AwIA02ebOoCP42TxAXsnPHajUkgfO3.1 Meeting ID: 918 6076 5349 Passcode: 506716 — Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/91860765349/invitations?signature=XXvA9GOfq295epksW7hUvqNh3W_oxw9oS40dR0JxrOw

On 11 August 2025, CIRDAP warmly welcomed Mr. Mahbubul Islam, Secretary of the Bangladesh Biochar Initiative (BBI), and Dr. Shaifulla, Adviser (Research) of BBI, for a courtesy visit and meeting with CIRDAP Director General H.E. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara. The discussions explored opportunities for collaboration in advancing biochar technology, promoting sustainable agriculture, and supporting climate-resilient rural development in the Asia-Pacific region.