River Waste to Goldmine: A Tale of Floating Agriculture in Vulnerable Southern Regions of Bangladesh

ABSTRACT Floating agriculture transforms marshy lands into productive resources, enhancing food security and rural incomes in climate‐vulnerable areas. While prior research highlights its potential as a climate‐resilient practice, gaps remain in understanding the determinants of adoption and long‐term livelihood impacts. Our study addresses these gaps by examining farming procedures, profitability, impacts, and the key drivers and challenges influencing floating agriculture adoption in southern Bangladesh. Data was collected from 158 farmers using a pre‐tested questionnaire between October 2018 and April 2019. Profit function and logit regression models were applied to analyze profitability and socio‐economic determinants, complemented by qualitative methods and causal loop diagrams to assess impacts. Findings reveal that farmers employ both intercropping and monocropping, with a preference for seedling raising…