Crops
Government to Buy 35,000 Tonnes of MOP Fertiliser from Russia
The cabinet committee on government purchase has approved importing 35,000 tonnes of muriate of potash fertiliser from Russia to meet farm demand.
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Four Staff Keep Rajbari's Government Poultry Farm Running
Rajbari's only government poultry breeding and development farm runs with 4 staff against 14 posts and crumbling buildings, yet has met most of its production targets.
Fruits
Mangoes Run Out in Dhaka as Prices Soar at Season's End
As the mango season draws to a close, supplies in Dhaka's fruit markets have dwindled and prices of the remaining varieties have risen several-fold in a few weeks.
AgribusinessFarmers get 60 extra days to pay crop insurance premiums
Speaking at Minnesota Farmfest, Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced premium payment flexibility, a restored 5 percent prevented-planting option and nationwide listening sessions on USDA data.
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Malaysia Keen to Expand Trade in Bangladesh's Livestock and Farm Products
Malaysia has shown interest in expanding trade in promising Bangladeshi livestock and farm products, including the Black Bengal goat, at a meeting with the minister in Dhaka.
Agribusiness
Saplings for Just Tk 2 at Faridpur Tree Fair
A stall at a 14-day tree fair in Faridpur is selling vegetable and flower seedlings for as little as Tk 2, drawing strong interest from visitors.
Agribusiness
Snake Charmer Dies After Being Bitten While Training a New Snake in Gaibandha
A 30-year-old snake charmer in Gobindaganj, Gaibandha, died after a venomous snake he had just caught bit him as he trained it for a show, and he was taken to a faith healer before reaching hospital.
Fruits
From the Heart to Married Life: The Health Benefits of Watermelon
Watermelon does more than quench thirst: it helps keep the body hydrated and supports heart health, immunity and blood circulation, though it is no substitute for medicine.
Crops
55 Lakh Beneficiaries Get 30 kg of Rice a Month at Tk 15 a Kg
The food ministry has begun distributing rice under the Food Friendly Programme, giving 55 lakh cardholders 30 kg a month at Tk 15 a kg for six months.
Crops
Green Chilli Imports to Begin From Monday: Agriculture Minister
Green chilli imports will begin on Monday, 3 August, to stabilise prices, Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid has said.
AgribusinessSix more meat and poultry companies adopt Product of USA label
USDA says six additional processors have taken up its voluntary label for meat that is born, raised, harvested and processed in the United States, alongside a $500 million programme for smaller beef plants.
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Traceability System to Pinpoint Where Food Prices Rise, Says Commerce Minister
The government will introduce traceability for a range of food items to find out at which stage between farm and consumer prices rise, the commerce minister said.
FruitsDragon Fruit Milkshake: A Simple Recipe With Four Ingredients
On 30 July 2026 Jagonews24 published a simple dragon fruit milkshake recipe: ripe dragon fruit, cold milk, sugar or honey and crushed ice, blended for one to two minutes.