Crops
Jamuna Bank Farmers Pin Their Hopes on Black Boro Rice
Landless farmers along the Jamuna in Dhunat, Bogura, grow black boro rice without ploughing on newly surfaced chars, at almost no production cost.
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Bangladesh
Crops
Why Migratory Birds, the Beauty of the Tourist Season, Are Declining
Habitat loss, polluted wetlands, hunting and crowds are cutting the number of migratory birds that arrive in Bangladesh each winter, experts say.
Crops
Reports Invited for 'BARF Media Award-2025'
The Bangladesh Agriculture Reporters Forum has launched the 'BARF Media Award-2025' to encourage agricultural reporting, with entries due by 20 December.
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Young Nurse Sijan Builds a Business in Pure Date Palm Molasses
Young nurse and entrepreneur Shahriar Sijan makes chemical-free date palm molasses at his home in Magura, using experienced tappers brought from Rajshahi.
Vegetables
The Winter Vegetables That Boost Immunity
Rather than rushing for supplements, eating carrots, spinach, cauliflower, peas and broccoli regularly in winter can naturally strengthen immunity.
Environment
Temperature May Drop to 6 Degrees This Winter, Cyclone Also Possible
The Meteorological Department says one or two cold waves may bring lows of 6-8°C in the second half of December, and a low could turn into a cyclone.
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Native Breeds and Modern Technology: The Way Forward for Livestock
Technology such as IoT sensors, camera monitoring and artificial insemination is transforming Bangladesh's livestock sector as the country marks its first National Livestock Week.
Fisheries
Killing of 8 Puppies: Legal Notice Seeks Action Against Those Responsible
A legal notice has been sent seeking criminal action against those responsible for drowning eight puppies in a sack at the Ishwardi upazila complex in Pabna.
Environment
8-Foot Python Found at the Top of a Jarul Tree
An eight-foot python has been rescued from the top of a jarul tree in Bhurungamari, Kurigram, and will be handed to the Rangpur forest department.
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.
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A Firm Foundation for Food, Health and Sustainable Development
An agriculturist argues that Bangladesh's vital livestock sector must become environmentally responsible to safeguard food security, health and the environment.
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.
Crops
200 Species of Cactus at Madaripur Horticulture Centre
Madaripur Horticulture Centre has built a collection of 200 cactus species in two years and is raising low-cost seedlings for plant lovers.