Crops
Pabna Farmers See New Hope in Mustard
Yellow mustard flowers have spread across Pabna's nine upazilas this winter, and farmers, encouraged by past yields and prices, hope for another good harvest.
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Agribusiness
Crops
Amir Hossain's Home-Grown Farm Machinery Holds Its Own Against Foreign Brands
In a small Bogura workshop, self-taught innovator Amir Hossain has designed more than 50 farm machines adapted to Bangladeshi fields and sold at a fraction of the price of imports.
Crops
Rice Prices to Fall Further in 2026, Tougher Action on Unhealthy Food
The Economist Intelligence Unit expects global food prices to keep easing in 2026, led by rice, while labour, aid and environmental rules bring new challenges.
Vegetables
This Winter Vegetable Will Keep Your Digestion on Track
Flat beans, plentiful in winter markets, are rich in protein and fibre and help keep digestion and blood sugar in check.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Sells at Tk 4,000 a Kg in Chandpur
Hilsa prices at Chandpur's Boro Station fish landing have roughly tripled as supply falls, with a 1kg fish selling for Tk 4,000 to 4,500.
Crops
Why Fertiliser Matters in Potato Farming, and What to Do in a Shortage
Supply failures, hoarding and high prices have left potato farmers short of balanced fertiliser, threatening tuber formation and yields, and both government and farmers have steps to take.
Crops
Farmers in Meherpur Protest Fertiliser Shortage
Farmers in Meherpur protested outside the upazila agriculture office on 7 December, accusing a BADC dealer of withholding fertiliser for three months and selling it on the black market.
Agribusiness
Birds Running Out of Homes in the Capital
Birds are losing their homes in Dhaka as trees, open spaces and water bodies give way to concrete, and air, noise and light pollution add to the threat.
Crops
3.5 Lakh Tonnes of Salt Lie in Pits, Farmers Reluctant to Return to the Fields
The salt season has begun in Cox's Bazar but most farmers have not returned to the fields, saying prices below production cost have left 3.5 lakh tonnes of last year's salt unsold.
Vegetables
Make a Simple, Tasty Dish with Fresh Winter Vegetables
A quick recipe for sautéed vegetables: lightly boil fresh winter vegetables, then fry them briefly in a little butter with onion, garlic and mushroom.
Crops
Bumper Cauliflower Yield Brings Smiles to Chuadanga Farmers
A bumper cauliflower crop and good prices are letting Chuadanga farmers earn Tk 50,000-70,000 a bigha in profit and recover last year's losses.
Crops
Garlic Farmers Fail to Recover Costs, Losing Tk 1,000 per Maund
Despite a good harvest, Natore's garlic farmers are losing Tk 15,000-20,000 a bigha because prices have collapsed to Tk 1,200-2,000 a maund.
Fruits
Healthy, but Water Chestnut Can Harm Some People
Water chestnut is rich in minerals and water, but it can be risky for people with diabetes, kidney problems, weak digestion, allergies or on blood thinners.