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AIS Explains Which Fertiliser to Use When for Boro Rice
The Agricultural Information Service has set out fertiliser doses and timing for both long- and short-duration boro rice varieties.
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Paddy Price Up Tk 80 a Maund in Naogaon
Paddy prices in Naogaon have risen by Tk 50 to 80 a maund in 15 days, though farmers are still squeezed by higher costs of goods, fertiliser and fuel.
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How to Protect Seedbeds in Dense Fog and Severe Cold
With dense fog spreading across the country, the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has advised farmers how to protect rice seedbeds.
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Boro Farmers Must Apply Fertiliser in the Right Doses, DAE Advises
The Department of Agricultural Extension has set out what Boro farmers should do, from fertiliser doses and line transplanting to pest watch until harvest.
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Rice Solution App Will Identify Rice Diseases From a Photo
BRRI has launched the Rice Solution mobile app, which uses AI and machine learning to diagnose rice diseases and pests from photos sent straight from the field.
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Cold Strikes Boro Seedbeds in Dinajpur
Intensifying cold and dense fog in Dinajpur are damaging Iri-Boro seedbeds, and farmers are covering seedbeds and potato fields to protect them.
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A Little Touch of Green
In a mechanical city, more people are finding comfort in indoor plants on balconies, and a few trusted online sellers are helping new gardeners.
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How to Get Healthy, Strong Seedlings in Winter
Following a few rules in the Poush cold can help farmers raise healthy, strong seedlings in their seedbeds.
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Migratory Birds Fill the Jute Research Centre Field in Faridpur
As every winter, migratory birds have filled the jute research centre field in Faridpur, drawing crowds of visitors from near and far.
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Homestead Vegetable Farming Grows in Sirajganj
In Sirajganj, 1,158 men and women are becoming self-reliant by growing vegetables in their yards under a government nutrition garden project.
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Boro Fields Should Not Be Kept Brimming with Water
The Agriculture Information Service has advised farmers how much water to keep in boro rice fields at each stage of growth.
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Bangladesh Poultry Convention to Be Held at SAU in January
Poultry Professionals Bangladesh will host the two-day Bangladesh Poultry Convention 2023 at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka.
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River Erosion Victims Bounce Back Through Farming and Livestock
People left destitute by Jamuna river erosion in Jamalpur are rebuilding their lives on the chars through modern livestock rearing and crop farming.