June 09, 2026 | BSS News |
An entrepreneur in Bangladesh’s Madhupur region has developed an innovative way to convert discarded pineapple leaves into low-cost, nutrient-rich silage for livestock. Madhupur, a major pineapple-producing area, generates large volumes of agricultural waste each year. After receiving training and financial support through a development project, entrepreneur Asaduzzaman Asad invested in silage-processing equipment and began producing livestock feed from pineapple leaves.
The silage, suitable for cattle, buffaloes, and goats, is rich in fiber, protein, and natural sugars, helping improve digestion and increase milk and meat production. Farmers report that dairy cows fed with the silage produce two to three additional liters of milk per day. The feed is also significantly cheaper than conventional corn silage, costing only one-third as much.
Asaduzzaman now produces about six tons of silage daily, employs eight workers, and supplies farms across Bangladesh. The initiative has reduced feed costs for farmers, created rural employment opportunities, and provided a productive use for agricultural waste. Government livestock officials and development organizations view the project as a successful model for sustainable agriculture, circular economy practices, and rural enterprise development.
