Crops
Crop Seed Is the Farmer's Right
Farmers have long been the guardians of crop seed, and this piece argues that their right to save, share and sell local seed must be defended.
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Bangladesh
Environment
Seven Injured in Clash Between Forest Department and Locals in Rangamati
A clash broke out when a local family claiming the land blocked Forest Department staff planting saplings in Kaptai National Park, leaving seven people injured on both sides.
Crops
Nagarpur's Jahurul Succeeds With Sweet Betel Leaf
Jahurul Islam, a former tailor's shop worker in Nagarpur, Tangail, has escaped poverty by growing Rajshahi's sweet betel leaf.
Crops
What to Do to Raise Aman Rice Production
Choosing the right variety, planting healthy seedlings on time and managing fertiliser, water, weeds, pests and diseases can raise aman rice yields, this guide explains.
Crops
How to Make Orange Cake
For a change from chocolate and vanilla, this recipe shows how to bake an orange cake with fresh juice and zest.
Vegetables
Hilsa Roe Bharta Recipe
Hilsa roe bharta, mashed with onion, dried chillies and mustard oil, is quick to make with few ingredients.
Crops
Rain Leaves Satkhira Farmers Behind With Winter Vegetables
Satkhira farmers have had to replant winter vegetables at double the cost after rain and waterlogging rotted their early seedlings, putting them behind the season.
Fisheries
Pangas Floods Chandpur's Hilsa Wholesale Market
Fishermen back on the Padma and Meghna after the ban are finding few hilsa but plenty of large pangas, which is keeping them afloat.
Crops
Human Civilisation Began With Seed
When people first saved seed to grow their next crop, farming began and civilisation took off, and seed remains the foundation of food and farming today.
Agribusiness
Plenty of Fish in Mirsarai Market, but Prices Are High
Fish is pouring into markets in Mirsarai, Chattogram, after the 22-day hilsa ban, but prices remain high.
Fisheries
Hilsa Research Under Way in Chandpur
Researchers from the Fisheries Research Institute's riverine station in Chandpur are surveying hilsa at local landing ghats during and after the breeding ban.
Environment
Peaceful Coexistence With Wildlife Must Be Ensured, Says Rizwana
At a World One Health Day event, the environment adviser said protecting wildlife's rights is a human duty, and the fisheries adviser warned about pesticides in food.
Environment
600 Saplings Planted on the Meghna Coast
Pubali Bank PLC planted 600 fruit tree saplings along the Meghna coast in Ramgati and Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur.