Agriculture

Agriculture

Reforming agricultural research in Bangladesh: lessons from Asian models

Agricultural research has been a significant driver of food and nutritional security in Bangladesh

10h ago

Boro harvest in full swing in haors

Farmers in Netrakona’s haor areas have started harvesting Boro paddy ahead of the Bangla month of Baishakh, fearing possible inclement weather in the coming days, including rainfall and nor’westers.

1d ago

Per acre water price for irrigation: Farmers pay Tk 1,000 despite Tk 480 govt rate

While the government has fixed the rate for irrigation water supply from the Teesta Irrigation Project at Tk 480 per acre throughout the year, farmers are reportedly paying Tk 1,000.

2d ago

Too many potatoes, too little hope: Farmers resort to feeding spuds to livestock

“With the market this bad, what else can we do?”

3d ago

Pumpkin farmers in Netrokona hit by low prices despite bumper harvest

Sweet pumpkins are currently being sold at Tk 5 to Tk 7 per kg in the wholesale markets

5d ago

March PMI points to slower economic growth in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi economy might have expanded in March, but at a slower pace due to sluggish growth in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and construction..The Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped by 2.9 points to 61.7 in March from the previous month, reflecting a slowe

6d ago

'Hay festival': Harvesting begins in exchange for straw in Kishoreganj

The market price for straw currently stands at Tk 700 to Tk 800 per stack

1w ago

Marigold farmers stare at losses

Flower farmers in Kotchandpur upazila of Jhenaidah are facing severe losses as marigold prices have plummeted.

2w ago

Poverty rises sharply in multiple districts

Bangladesh is witnessing a concerning rise in poverty, leading to worsening food insecurity, according to a recent study by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS).

2w ago

IRRI, DAE sign MoU to strengthen collaboration in research, innovation

The MoU signing ceremony took place at the DAE Head Office in Dhaka's Farmgate

3w ago

Agri-loan disbursement falls, recovery rises

Agricultural loan disbursement declined, but recovery increased in Bangladesh in the six months to December last year compared to the same period of the previous year.

3w ago

Teesta shoals see booming strawberry cultivation

According to officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension, strawberries are being cultivated on a total of 15 acres of land in Kurigram and four acres in Lalmonirhat. Some are getting good yields, and some are not. Sapling selection is very important for getting a good yield of strawberry production

4w ago

Watermelon farming on rise in Ctg region

The popularity of watermelon cultivation has been steadily on the rise in the Chattogram region.

1m ago

NBR halves source tax on imported fresh fruits

The tax will now be 5% from the earlier 10%

1m ago

­­­­­­­Litchi growers unhappy with poor bloom

Around 70-80 percent of litchi trees have produced new leaves instead of buds, growers say

1m ago

Potato farmers struggling for cold storage space

Transport costs have allegedly been hiked by double the usual rate

1m ago

Favourable weather boosts litchi yield hopes

Dinajpur, widely known as the “Land of Litchis”, is experiencing a promising season, with thousands of trees across the district adorned in golden blossoms.

1m ago

Unilever Consumer Care’s profit dips 31%

However, the company declares a 520 per cent cash dividend for its shareholders, the highest in five years

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