Vegetables
Young Man Dies of Snakebite in Sonargaon
A 26-year-old auto-rickshaw driver died after being bitten by a venomous snake near his home in Sonargaon, Narayanganj.
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Onion Prices Not Even Covering Farmers' Costs in Faridpur
Faridpur onion farmers are selling at Tk 1,500–1,700 a maund, below the Tk 2,000–2,200 they say they need just to cover their costs.
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Crores of Taka in Red Chillies Change Hands at Gaibandha's Fulchhari Market
Dried red chillies worth crores of taka are traded twice a week at a temporary market on the Brahmaputra in Gaibandha's Fulchhari, though farmers complain of low prices this season.
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Relief on Vegetable Prices in Khulna Markets
Vegetable prices in Khulna's markets have fallen by Tk 5 to Tk 10 a kg on the week, and trade has picked up after the long Eid holidays.
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Rules for Growing Vegetables in the Monsoon
Growing vegetables in the monsoon calls for well-drained land, good seed, pest control, careful watering and mulching to get a good harvest.
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Fewer Buyers and Less Supply at Jatrabari Wholesale Market
Dhaka's Jatrabari wholesale market remained largely lifeless in the Eid holiday, with few buyers and supplies of fish, vegetables and fruit not yet back to normal.
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Fewer Vegetables, Fewer Buyers and Lower Prices in Dhaka Markets
The Eid-ul-Azha holiday has cut both supply and demand in Dhaka's kitchen markets, and all kinds of vegetables are now Tk 10 to 20 a kg cheaper than before Eid.
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How to Boost Papaya Yields
Zinc, boron and magnesium are key to papaya health and yield, but the right amounts and timing matter to avoid damage.
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30-Maund 'Foni-2' Eats 70 kg a Day, Priced at Tk 15 Lakh
A 30-maund bull named Foni-2, born during Cyclone Fani, is being readied for sale at Eid-ul-Azha in Banaripara, Barishal, with an asking price of Tk 15 lakh.
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Five Fruits Pregnant Women Should Avoid
Some nutritious fruits can carry risks during pregnancy, and this guide explains why papaya, pineapple, grapes, tamarind and lychee are best avoided.
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Youth Involvement and Coordinated Efforts Needed to Boost Farm Exports
A Dhaka conference heard that Bangladesh lags regional rivals in farm exports and needs more young people in farming, public-private partnership and coordinated action.
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Helal Wins Big Growing 57 World-Famous Mango Varieties in One Orchard
Entrepreneur Helal Uddin has drawn attention by growing 57 world-famous mango varieties on a disused brick kiln in Chandpur.
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Tangail Housewife Ruma Profits From Tomatoes Grown in a Polynet House
In Tangail's Sakhipur, housewife Ruma Akter spent Tk 15,000 to 20,000 growing pest-free tomatoes in a polynet house and has sold Tk 1.2 lakh worth.