Women in Science 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.
Top 3 Global Ranking
WUR Food Systems Challenge · 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.
Working with Silver carp, Bighead carp, and Mola filter feeders alongside water hyacinth floating beds at the BAU Fisheries Research Station, Mymensingh.
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water quality parameters monitored
Project Mentor
Dr. Harunur Rashid
Professor · Department of Fisheries Management
Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University
Dr. Harunur Rashid served as the Project Mentor for our Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) initiative, providing strategic guidance, scientific expertise & academic mentorship throughout the project's development and implementation. His insights in aquatic ecotoxicology, stress ecology & climate impact assessment significantly contributed to strengthening the project's core foundation and sustainability-oriented approach.
Aquatic Ecotoxicology · Stress Ecology · Climate Impacts
WUR Food Systems Innovation Challenge 2025
In the field
Watch Our Work
Field stories, research highlights, and moments from the Agro-Feme Septet initiative on the world stage.
Field Research
Aquaculture & women-led fisheries in rural Bangladesh
WUR Challenge 2025
Nature-based food systems innovation on the world stage
Community Impact
How Agro-Feme Septet is changing lives at the grassroots
Research & Results
Data-driven outcomes from our season in the field
Be Part of
the Change
Partner, support, or collaborate with us to build a future where nature, communities, and women lead the way.
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- @agrofemeseptet
- Bangladesh Agricultural University
Mymensingh, Bangladesh
