Fruits
Mango Growers Struggle to Control Pests and Fungus
Mango growers say they must spray heavily against pests and fungus, but researchers say fruit bagging could cut sprays to three a season.
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Bangladesh
Fruits
Mango Growers Suffer From Lack of Government Preparation
Mango production is booming across Bangladesh, but growers say the lack of government preparation and support is costing them their profits.
Crops
Can Agriculture Recover From These Losses?
Shykh Seraj documents how months of hartals and blockades destroyed vegetables, flowers, milk and paddy prices, and threatened the Boro season.
Bangladesh
Thinking About Farming and Food Creates National Leaders
Ahead of Victory Day, Shykh Seraj argues that concern for farming and food has shaped great leaders, and that Bangladesh's farmers remain neglected.
Crops
Crop Insurance: Will It Remain a Golden Deer?
Shykh Seraj traces Bangladesh's stalled crop insurance history, welcomes a new weather index pilot and proposes insurance for high-value crops, poultry, fish and dairy.