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Microgreens as a Sustainable and Profitable Solution for Nutritious Food and Low-Investment Farming

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Khadiza Tul Nur Aiman
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Fariha Farhad
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Mahmudur Rahman Mitul
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Supervisors
Md.mortuza Ahmmed
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

1. Research Purpose This work aims to look at microgreens as a way to better food health and help farming that doesn't need much to start. It checks out how growing microgreens can offer a clean food choice and bring money to small and city farmers. 2. Data and Methodology The study used mixed methods, pulling info from direct talks with microgreen farmers and watching their work, as well as from books, papers, and farm reports. It looked at six things: how tight plants are grown, what seeds are used, the cost to grow, money made, how sold, and farmer skills. The team used simple number tools and theme spotting to check out the money side and how long can last. 3. Findings The study found growing microgreens needs little cash at first (cost about BDT 455 on average) and makes a good amount of profit, 77.65% on average. Training made a big difference; trained farmers made 42% more money. Radish greens brought the most money, with basil and sunflower close behind. Also, even small spots (10-25 sq ft) were enough to make good returns, proving city or small space farming can work well. 4. Research Implications The results show microgreens can fix poor food health, boost city farming, and start new business chances. The study also shows how key training, knowing more, and market growth are to reach big use of this idea. Those in charge of policy, farm help services, and helper groups can use this to push microgreens as a way to fix food and money needs in places without much. 5. Originality This research offers new thoughts by blending food health and money sides of growing microgreens in Bangladesh. Unlike past studies that only looked at food worth or how to grow, this study digs into how money comes into play, the help of training, and the chance of farming in small spaces, giving a full view on city farming that lasts

Keywords

Urban Farming Small-scale farming Sustainable Agriculture Agripreneurship Training impact

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication:
  • Conference Name: THE FUTURE OF BUISSNESS: INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
  • Date of Conference: 11/09/2025 - 11/09/2025
  • Venue: University of Chittagong
  • Organizer: Faculty of Buissness Administration, University of Chittagong
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