Crops
Fish Worth Tk 18 Lakh Killed by Poison in Two Ponds in Joypurhat, Farmers Allege
Two fish farmers in Joypurhat's Panchbibi and Akkelpur upazilas say old enmity lay behind the poisoning of their ponds, which cost them about Tk 18 lakh together.
Latest
Latest news
Crops
Pineapple Prices Halve at Rangamati Wholesale Market
Pineapples are pouring into Rangamati's floating Samataghat market, but prices have fallen by about half in a week, worrying farmers and leaving traders from afar with losses.
Fruits
Imported Fruit Up by as Much as Tk 250 a kg During Ramadan
Fruit of all kinds is selling at high prices in Mymensingh's markets during Ramadan, with buyers blaming weak monitoring for rises of Tk 50-250 a kg.
Crops
Sunflower Grown on More Land Than Targeted in Dinajpur
Sunflower has been grown on more land than targeted in Dinajpur, where farmers and the agriculture department hope for a bumper yield if the weather holds.
AgribusinessNon-farmers own 79% of the farmland rented out in the US
More than two million American landowners rent out 348 million acres of farmland, and 79% of it belongs to landlords who do not farm, a USDA survey has found.
Fruits
How to Make Green Mango Sherbet
With green mangoes now in the market, a glass of cold green mango sherbet is an easy way to beat the heat.
Crops
Immature Watermelons Arrive at Chandpur Ghat, Sent Across the Country
Thousands of watermelons arrive by trawler at Chandpur's river ghat every day for dispatch around the country, and buyers complain that many are not yet ripe.
VideoCropKids Episode 21: Rahimuddin Bharsa Plants Bottle Gourd Seedlings
In episode 21 of CropKids, young Rahimuddin Bharsa shows how to plant bottle gourd seedlings in a pot, from mixing soil to watering.
Crops
50,000 Growers in Satkhira Dream of a Bumper Mango Harvest
Early blossom in Satkhira's mango orchards has the agriculture department hoping for a bumper crop this year, with more than 50,000 people directly involved in mango growing.
Environment
Climate Change Takes Its Toll: Bangladesh's Seasons Lose Their Rhythm
Bangladesh, the land of six seasons, is seeing its seasonal pattern break down, which weather experts blame on climate change, with direct effects on farming.
Crops
Make the Viral Orange Tea at Home
Orange tea, a fragrant blend of sweet-sour orange and hot tea that has gone viral on social media, can be made at home with a few simple ingredients.
CookingCold milk and watermelon sharbat: a simple recipe for iftar
A cold iftar drink of milk, milk powder, condensed milk, cornflour, watermelon and Rooh Afza, from a recipe Jagonews24's lifestyle desk published during Ramadan on 11 March 2026.
Crops
Fishers in Faridpur Get 60 Kg of Allotted Rice Instead of 160 Kg
Fishers in Faridpur allege irregularities in the distribution of VGF rice during the jatka ban, receiving 60 kg instead of the 160 kg allotted per person, while the fisheries officer says the allocation was short.
Fruits
Raw Mangoes Sell for Tk 400 a Kg in Rangamati Market
Raw mangoes have appeared in Rangamati's market ahead of the season, with sellers asking Tk 400 a kg.
Flowers
Sunflower Farming Brings Smiles to Tangail Farmers
Sunflowers are in full bloom on 178 hectares across Tangail, and the agriculture office says farmers will profit if the weather stays favourable.
Fisheries
Lemon Fish Rice, a Special Dish for Eid
Lemon fish rice, made with fresh fish, lemon and basmati rice, can bring something different to the Eid table.
Agribusiness
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Could Push Up Food Prices, With Asia Hit Hardest
The UN trade and development agency UNCTAD has warned that a closure of the Strait of Hormuz could raise food prices and living costs worldwide, with Asia most affected.
Vegetables
Add a Vegetable Oats Omelette to a Nutritious Iftar
An oats omelette made with eggs, oats and vegetables can be a light, healthy dish for the iftar table.
Livestock
50-Kg Python Swallows 20-Kg Goat, Later Released in the Sundarbans
An 18-foot python that swallowed a goat in Sharankhola upazila of Bagerhat was rescued and released into the Sundarbans.
AgribusinessWorld Bank approves $215.9 million for Burkina Faso's rice and maize value chains
On 10 March 2026 the World Bank approved a $215.9 million (about CFAF 118.7 billion) project for Burkina Faso's agriculture, aimed at productivity, processing and market access for rice and maize in four of the country's seventeen regions.