Agribusiness
Indian Cattle a 'Thorn' in Bhairab Farmers' Hopes of Profit
Farmers in Bhairab, Kishoreganj, have more than 28,000 animals ready for Eid-ul-Azha but fear that feed costs and cattle imports from India will eat into their profits.
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Environment
Back in Her Village, Chinese Woman Earns Nearly Tk 2 Crore a Year Farming Snakes
A 1995-born woman surnamed Qin returned to her village in Guilin to help her father farm more than 60,000 venomous snakes, a business that earns over 1 million yuan a year.
Crops
Litchis Cracking on the Trees in Rajshahi's Intense Heat
Intense heat and sudden changes in humidity are causing litchis to crack on the trees in Rajshahi, leaving farmers worried.
Crops
Grape Farming Pays Off in Phulbari, Growers Expect 45 Maunds
Entrepreneurs Ruhul Amin and Hashem Ali have built a grape garden of the foreign Bainur variety in Phulbari, Kurigram, that is drawing visitors and new growers.
Environment
Stray Spotted Deer Rescued in Sharankhola, Freed in Sundarbans
The Forest Department rescued a spotted deer that had strayed into a home in Sharankhola, Bagerhat, and released it deep in the Sundarbans.
Crops
Keeping Lovebirds: A Guide to the Popular Cage Bird
Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman explains how to house, feed, breed and care for lovebirds, small colourful birds that are among the most popular cage birds.
Livestock
Rising Transport Costs Cast Doubt on Taking Eid Cattle to Dhaka Markets
High feed prices and fuel-driven rises in truck fares have left farmers in south-western Bangladesh unsure whether they can take cattle to Dhaka's Eid-ul-Azha markets.
Cooking
Yoghurt Sauce for Tasty Salads: Three Recipes
A good dressing can transform a salad, and sauces made with yoghurt are both healthy and refreshing.
Fruits
Why You Should Eat Green Jackfruit
Green jackfruit, widely available in the hot season, is rich in nutrients and brings several health benefits when cooked properly.
Crops
Record Honey Harvest From Litchi Blossoms in Ishwardi
A record amount of honey has been collected from litchi blossoms in Ishwardi, Pabna, this season, according to the upazila agriculture office.
Crops
Paddy Fields Drying Up as Farmers Go From Pump to Pump in Search of Diesel
A diesel shortage across Bogura at the height of the boro season has left farmers queuing for hours at filling stations to keep their irrigation pumps running.
Crops
Mango Fruitlets Dropping in Chuadanga, Growers Fear Losses
Hopper attacks are making young mangoes fall in orchards across Chuadanga, and growers fear heavy losses this season.
Crops
Bumper Boro Yield Beckons in Sharsha and Benapole
With uninterrupted electricity and enough diesel for irrigation, farmers in Sharsha and Benapole, Jashore, are looking forward to a bumper Boro harvest.