Women Scientists Building Nature-Based Solutions for the Future of Food and Water
Agro-Feme Septet is an award-winning all-women innovation team creating science-driven solutions that restore ecosystems, strengthen food security, and empower communities.
In partnership with
Wageningen UniversityYouth Food LabBAUTop 3
Global Ranking
24 teams · 12 countries
€3,500
Grand Prize
Wageningen University 2025
2026
Youth Food Lab
Cohort selection
BAU
Field Research Site
Mymensingh, Bangladesh
The Problem We Solve
Restoring Waterways.
Feeding Communities.
Bangladesh's rivers and haors face rampant eutrophication — agricultural runoff causes explosive algae growth that depletes oxygen, chokes aquatic ecosystems, and collapses the fish populations millions of families depend on.
Agro-Feme Septet turns the source of the crisis into the foundation of the solution: floating vegetable gardens built on water hyacinth biomass, paired with filter-feeder fish that naturally restore water quality.
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water quality parameters monitored
Our Innovation
Floating Gardens +
Filter-Feeder Fish
A three-phase field experiment at Bangladesh Agricultural University monitoring pH, dissolved oxygen, phosphate, organic carbon, ammonia, and nitrate — demonstrating measurable water quality improvement alongside crop and fish yields.
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Field Phases
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Water Parameters
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Crop × Fish Systems
Get Involved
Be Part of
the Change
Partner, support, or collaborate with us to build a future where nature, communities, and women lead the way.
- [email protected]
- @agrofemeseptet
- Bangladesh Agricultural University
Mymensingh, Bangladesh
