Fruits
Litchi Worth Tk 225 Crore Is Lost Every Year in Ishwardi
Growers in Ishwardi lose 25 to 30 percent of their litchi, worth Tk 200 to 225 crore, every year, and say modern technology, storage and a research lab could cut the loss.
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Bangladesh
Crops
Unbalanced Fertiliser Use, a Crisis for Agriculture
Farmers who overuse urea but neglect other nutrients are damaging soils, yields, the environment and public health, and balanced fertilisation is the answer.
FruitsDewa, a neglected local fruit rich in vitamin C and minerals: what research says
Dewa, or monkey jack, once common in rural Bangladesh, is now seldom seen in markets. A research review puts its vitamin C at 135 mg per 100 g, and a Bangladeshi study found it highest in carotenoids, zinc and copper among ten minor fruits.
FruitsBanks near mango markets in four districts open on Saturdays in mango season
Bangladesh Bank told banks to keep branches and sub-branches next to mango markets in Chapainawabganj, Naogaon, Rajshahi and Natore open on a limited scale on Saturdays until 31 July 2026.
Crops
Gazipur, Kingdom of Jackfruit: A Crore-Taka Economy in the Sweet Scent of Red Soil
Jackfruit from Gazipur's red-soil Bhawal area, recognised as a GI product in 2024, drives a trade worth crores of taka a day in peak season.
Fruits
Why Are Seasonal Fruits Better for the Body?
Nutritionists say fruit eaten in its own season, such as the monsoon's jamun, latkan and guava, is fresher, cheaper and suited to the body's seasonal needs.
Crops
Among the World's Top Fruit Producers, but Processing Stalls
Bangladesh ranks among the world's leading fruit producers, yet processes less than 2 per cent of its fruit while other top producers process half or more.
Crops
Fruit Preservation and Processing: Challenges and New Possibilities
A senior agriculturist argues that Bangladesh's fruit problem now begins after harvest and calls for cold chains, processing and a full value-chain industry.
Fruits
Fruits Best Not Eaten on an Empty Stomach
Some fruits can cause gas, heartburn or stomach pain when eaten first thing in the morning, while others are gentler on an empty stomach.
Fruits
Chapainawabganj Research Station Bred 16 Mango Varieties in 36 Years
The Chapainawabganj Regional Horticulture Research Station has bred 16 mango varieties in 36 years; growers say only BARI Mango-4 caught on and call for a full mango research institute.
Crops
Mango, Jackfruit and Banana Make Up Half the Fruit Grown in the Country
Of the at least 78 fruit species grown in Bangladesh, mango, banana and jackfruit account for nearly half of all output, while jackfruit production is shrinking.
Vegetables
Affordable Small Cold Storage Could End the Waste of Farmers' Sweat and Dreams
Small, low-cost cold stores that run on household power and use IoT control could sharply cut the 20 to 40 percent post-harvest losses of Bangladesh's fruit and vegetables.
Vegetables
Air Freight a Major Barrier to Fruit Exports, Infrastructure Needs Upgrading
Demand for Bangladeshi mango, jackfruit and other fruit is growing abroad, but exporters say soaring air freight and weak airport infrastructure are holding the sector back.