Agribusiness
Poultry Prices Fall by Tk 40 a Kg in a Single Day
Broiler chicken prices in Dhaka fell by up to Tk 40 a kg the day after Eid as demand collapsed, though traders expect prices to climb again within weeks.
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Agribusiness
Eid Tomorrow, Broiler Chicken Prices Rise Once More
Broiler chicken prices rose again on the day before Eid, touching Tk 200 a kg in parts of Dhaka, up as much as 82 per cent during Ramadan.
Agribusiness
Rebuilding the Market Chain Is Needed to Keep Poultry Farmers Afloat
Economists and farmers say Bangladesh's poultry sector needs its broken supply chain rebuilt and the government's promised incentive paid quickly to genuine farmers.
Agribusiness
Broiler Chicken May Not Be Found Even at Tk 300 a Kg
With broiler farms lying empty after coronavirus losses and no sign of the promised incentive, farmers warn broiler chicken may soon be unavailable even at Tk 300 a kg.
Agribusiness
Dairy Farmers Find Some Relief
Ramadan demand has lifted milk prices to Tk 40-50 a litre, giving dairy farmers some relief after the lockdown collapse, though they fear what comes after.
Agribusiness
Tk 60 at the Farm, Tk 130 in Dhaka
A month into the lockdown, broiler chicken sells at farms for half its Dhaka price, leaving farmers who spend Tk 110 a kg to produce it deep in loss.
Livestock
Poultry Farms in Despair Because of the Coronavirus
The coronavirus has plunged Gazipur's poultry industry into crisis, with small farmers selling eggs and meat below cost and half of Sreepur's farms already shut.
Livestock
Broiler Chicken Does Not Spread the Coronavirus
A government livestock officer argues that broiler chicken does not spread the coronavirus and that meat, including chicken, can help strengthen the body's immunity.
Agribusiness
Chicken at Tk 44, Eggs at Tk 5 and Chicks for Nothing
Farm-gate prices of eggs and broiler chicken have collapsed during the coronavirus shutdown, while shoppers in Dhaka have seen far smaller falls.
Livestock
Poultry Farmers Cannot Find Wholesale Buyers for Broilers
Broiler farm owners say the coronavirus situation and rumours have left them without wholesale or retail buyers even though their birds are ready for sale.
Agribusiness
How to Increase Your Cows' Milk Production
A guide to the factors that decide a cow's milk yield and quality, from breed and balanced feed to milking routine, weather and calving interval.
Agribusiness
Livestock Diseases and Their Remedies, Part One: Blood Dysentery
The first part of a series on common livestock diseases covers blood dysentery, caused by the coccidia protozoan, with its signs, treatment and prevention.
Livestock
The Kingfisher, a Hunting Bird
Mononesh Das writes about the brightly coloured kingfisher, a hunting bird commonly seen in the countryside of Bangladesh.