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Early Blossoms Raise Hopes Among Rajshahi's Mango Growers
Mango orchards in Rajshahi are filling with early blossoms, raising growers' hopes of a good harvest despite worries about fog.
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An Easy Recipe for Nakshi Pakon Pitha
Nakshi pakon, a patterned fried pitha soaked in syrup, is easy to make at home with this recipe.
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A Month Late, Boro Seedlings Still Not Transplanted for Lack of Irrigation
Irrigation at the Meghna-Dhonagoda project was inaugurated on 20 January but switched off after a photo session, leaving farmers unable to transplant ageing Boro seedlings.
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What to Do About Downy Mildew in Watermelon
Downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is one of the main diseases of watermelon; here is how to spot and control it.
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BAU Researchers Work on Local Varieties of Colourful European Vegetables
Bangladesh Agricultural University researchers are selecting local varieties of savoy cabbage, purple broccoli and colourful zucchini as new winter vegetables.
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A 'Silent Revolution' in Tomato Farming in Godagari
Godagari, Rajshahi's 'kingdom of tomatoes', has seen a silent revolution in the crop over seven years, but the area under tomatoes has not grown.
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Sufia Succeeds With Malabar Spinach, Others Take Interest
Growing pui shak has changed the fortunes of Sufia Begum of Gazipur's Kaliganj, and neighbouring farmers now want to follow her.
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30 Farmers in Kumarkhali Try to Change Their Fortunes With Capsicum
At least 30 farmers in Kushtia's Kumarkhali have turned heads by growing capsicum on about 10 bighas this season.
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Rajshahi Food Department Has Not Procured More Than 12% of Paddy in Five Years
Rajshahi's food department has not managed to procure more than 12 per cent of its aman paddy target in five years, as farmers shun government warehouses.
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Caring for Boro Rice and Wheat in the Month of Magh
What farmers should do in the Bengali month of Magh to care for their boro rice and wheat.
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Colourful Flowers Spread Their Fragrance at Chattogram's DC Park
The third flower festival at Chattogram's DC Park, running from 4 January to 4 February, fills 194 acres with 136 species of flowers and daily cultural events.
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Hybrid Maize Seed Can Now Be Produced in Bangladesh
Maize production has risen by nearly half in six years, but most hybrid seed is still imported; this guide explains how hybrid maize seed can be produced at home.
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Work Must Be Done to Improve Farmers' Lives: Agriculture Adviser
The agriculture adviser told newly recruited agriculture cadre officers that their duty goes beyond helping farmers to improving their lives, and urged care on social media.