WAVE Foundation has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable agriculture in Damurhuda Upazila, Chuadanga, by popularizing the use of Tricho Compost organic fertilizer among vegetable and fruit farmers. Through its Agricultural Unit, Agroecology, and RMTP projects, WAVE Foundation is actively supporting farmers to reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers and adopt eco-friendly, soil-restoring alternatives.
Tricho Compost is a high-quality organic fertilizer produced using Trichoderma, a beneficial fungus that decomposes organic materials such as cow dung and crop residues within 40–50 days. Agricultural experts working with WAVE highlight that the compost improves soil fertility, suppresses harmful fungi, strengthens plant immunity, and helps restore soil biodiversity. In contrast, excessive chemical fertilizer use has degraded soil structure, reduced fertility, and increased crop diseases across the upazila.
With technical guidance and motivation from WAVE and the Upazila Agriculture Office, farmers in Damurhuda are increasingly replacing chemical inputs with Tricho Compost and vermicompost, resulting in healthier soils, lower production costs, reduced disease incidence, and improved crop yields. Sharing his experience, Ismail Hossain from Shyampur village said, “Years of using chemical fertilizers increased my costs and reduced profits. With guidance from WAVE Foundation and the Upazila Agriculture Office, I shifted to Tricho Compost, which is now a more eco-friendly and profitable option for my farming.”Echoing this, Idris Ali Mondal from Bishnupur village said, “Excessive chemical fertilizer use reduced soil fertility, but the support encouraged me to use more Tricho Compost. Now crop diseases have decreased and yields have improved.”
WAVE’s agriculture officers emphasize that organic fertilizers are essential for long-term soil protection and sustainable food production. In collaboration with government agencies, WAVE also supports local entrepreneurs in producing Tricho Compost, ensuring availability and affordability for farmers.
Currently, compost plants supported by WAVE and government partners produce around 2,000 tons of organic fertilizer per month, with demand continuing to grow. By restoring soil health and promoting organic practices, WAVE Foundation is helping build a sustainable agricultural future for Damurhuda.
