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Banana Farming Changes Farmers' Fortunes in Pirojpur
In the villages on both banks of the Baleshwar in Pirojpur, banana growing has replaced paddy and now drives the local economy.
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What to Keep in Mind When Storing Mangoes Bought in Bulk
A few simple steps after the mangoes arrive can stop them bruising, rotting or ripening too fast.
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Vegetables sell at ten times their production cost
A kilo of pointed gourd that costs a farmer Tk 7.5 to grow reaches Dhaka shoppers at up to Tk 80, as vegetable prices rise tenfold through the hands of middlemen.
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Juicy Hill Litchis Could Earn Rangamati Crores
Litchi growers in the hill district of Rangamati have had a strong harvest and are getting good prices for their juicy, sweet fruit.
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Paddy Prices Fail to Cover Farmers' Costs in Netrokona
Netrokona's farmers had a bumper Boro harvest but say the market price of paddy does not cover their rising production costs.
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Nutrition Gardens at Government Offices Meet Vegetable Needs in Kumarkhali
Vegetable and fruit gardens planted at government offices across Kumarkhali upazila in Kushtia are feeding staff families and encouraging visitors to grow their own.
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Good Yield but Meherpur Mango Growers Disappointed by Prices
Meherpur expects a large Himsagar crop worth about Tk 104 crore, but growers say prices are poor because every district's mangoes reached market at the same time.
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Thakurgaon Expects Big Boro Paddy Harvest, Farmers Happy With Prices
Boro paddy in Thakurgaon has beaten its area target and is yielding about 6.5 tonnes a hectare, with farmers and traders reporting better prices than last year.
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Mangoes Finally Reach the UAE, Delighting Residents
The first shipment of Pakistani mangoes this season has reached the United Arab Emirates, and importers expect prices to stay level or fall.
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A Wealth of Fruit in the Month of Jyoishtha
The Bengali month of Jyoishtha brings more local fruit to market than any other, along with fruit festivals, family visits and a burst of seasonal trade.
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What Happens to the Body When You Eat Mango and Milk Together
Nutritionists and Ayurveda practitioners quoted by HealthShots warn that mixing mango and other fruit with milk may harm digestion.
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Having Lost Everything, Elephant Attack Victims Live on Promises
Families in Mymensingh's Haluaghat and Dhobaura who have lost relatives, crops and homes to wild elephants say they have received only promises of compensation.
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Why should mangoes be soaked before eating?
An Indian Ayurveda practitioner recommends soaking ripe mangoes for at least two to three hours before eating them, and not mixing them with other food.