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SAU Scientist Develops Method to Detect Melon Fruit Rot Bacteria
A Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University biotechnologist has developed molecular markers to detect the bacterium that rots melons and watermelons and to select tolerant lines.
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Kul Sells at Tk 80 a Kg, Porsha Growers Profit
Kashmiri and Ball Sundari kul, grown commercially for the first time in Naogaon, are bringing Porsha growers good yields and wholesale prices of Tk 80 a kg and up.
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Rafiqul Succeeds Growing Darjeeling Oranges
A Maheshpur nurseryman has harvested his first crop of Darjeeling oranges, which officials say could be grown commercially across the country.
Vegetables
How to Control Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer
The shoot and fruit borer is one of the most damaging pests of brinjal, but careful field management, netting and pheromone traps can keep it in check.
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Strawberries Thrive on the Banks of the Shitalakshya
Farmers in Gazipur's Kapasia have begun commercial strawberry farming on chars along the Shitalakshya, with strong yields and prices.
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Grocer Awlad Gets a Bumper Crop at First Attempt
A Shariatpur grocer has become the first in the district to grow the new Kashmiri apple kul, harvesting a bumper crop in his first attempt.
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How 'Kamla Faruk' Succeeded
Chuadanga nursery owner Omar Faruk has grown sweet China oranges on flat land and is now known as 'Kamla Faruk', after the Bengali word for orange.
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Unable to Find a Job, He Grew Bananas; Miscreants Ended His Dream
Miscreants have cut down the banana trees of a farmer in Naldanga upazila of Natore who took up farming after failing to find a job.
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'Red Lady' Papaya Could Change the Hill Economy
A Matiranga farm owner who succeeded with poultry and fruit is now growing Red Lady papaya on unused hill land and selling Tk 4,000-5,000 worth a day.
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Malta from the Hills Spreads Across the Country
Profitable yields are driving commercial malta cultivation in Khagrachhari, and the hill-grown fruit now sells across Bangladesh.
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Interest in Malta Farming Grows as It Proves Profitable
Farmers in Naogaon are increasingly growing malta, a sweet citrus fruit, as other crops' prices fall and costs rise.
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Extra Income from Pineapple Farming
Pineapple can meet family nutrition needs and bring extra income, and this guide covers everything from capital to harvest and markets.
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Dragon Fruit Changes a Farmer's Fortune
A Kaliganj farmer who wanted to do something different is selling dragon fruit at Tk 350-400 a kg and targets Tk 22 lakh in sales this year.