Bangladesh
Locals Catch and Chain Fishing Cat in Sunamganj
Local workers in the Tahirpur border area of Sunamganj caught a fishing cat cub and kept it tied up with a chain.
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Crops
Two Brothers Find Success Growing Boroi Instead of Chasing Jobs
Instead of chasing jobs, two brothers from Bhennabari village in Gopalganj Sadar upazila have become self-reliant by growing high-yielding boroi on their family land.
Crops
'In the Village I Saw Potato Farmers in Mourning'
Former additional secretary Md Mahbub Kabir Milon said on Facebook that potato farmers are in mourning, with field prices at Tk 7 to Tk 8 a kg.
Crops
Manikganj Onion Farmers Face Losses as Murikata Onion Prices Stay Low
Manikganj farmers had a good murikata onion harvest but are selling at Tk 1,000 to Tk 1,100 a maund, and many say they will lose money.
Fruits
Fruit Prices Climb Again in Savar as Traders Blame the War
Imported and local fruit prices have risen again in Savar within a couple of days, with traders pointing to the war in Iran and buyers blaming a lack of market monitoring.
CropsMagura farmer grows Vietnamese mustard and quinoa for the first time in Mohammadpur
Md Tamjid Hossain grew Vietnamese mustard on 15 decimals and quinoa on about 13 decimals in Nohata union of Mohammadpur upazila, Magura. Jagonews24 reported on 7 March 2026 that it was the first time either crop was grown in the upazila and that local farmers were taking an interest.
Crops
Mango Farming Shrinks in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj as Ponds Spread
Mango orchard area has shrunk in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj as farmers turn orchards and paddy fields into fish ponds.
Crops
Onion Farmers Worried as Prices Fail to Cover Production Costs
Faridpur's onion farmers are selling at Tk 950 to Tk 1,100 a maund, well below what they say it costs to grow.
Crops
Moulvibazar Farmers Turn to Sunflower Cultivation
Sunflower cultivation is growing in Moulvibazar, with 147 hectares planted this season and many fields already in flower.
Agribusiness
Lemon and Cucumber Prices Fall, Spices and Chicken Rise
Lemons and cucumbers have become cheaper in Dhaka's markets, while broiler chicken and several spices have risen in price.
Crops
Irri-Boro Planting in Full Swing in Dinajpur
Dinajpur farmers are busy planting Irri-Boro rice after lifting mustard and potatoes, though fertiliser, power and deep tubewell problems are causing hardship.
Environment
Spotted Deer That Strayed Into Village Rescued, Released in Sundarbans
The forest department rescued a Sundarbans spotted deer that had wandered into a village at Amurbunia in Bagerhat and released it back into the forest.
Fruits
Try Chocolate Dates at Iftar
Dates stuffed with almonds and coated in dark chocolate make an easy iftar dessert for young and old.
Crops
Low Cost, High Profit: Farmers Turn to Boroi Cultivation
Many Pirojpur farmers are replacing rice and other crops with boroi (jujube), drawn by low costs, strong demand and lower risk.
AgribusinessOkra, coffee and sugarcane bring rural women in Choluteca, Honduras, into leadership
A World Bank feature of March 2026 described how women in Choluteca, southern Honduras, who began by filling bags and transplanting seedlings now sit on boards, run forklifts and preside over a producer union, backed by the ComRural II project.
Crops
Sajna Dal, the Perfect Partner for Hot Rice
Sajna dal, made with fresh drumsticks and lentils, is a simple home-style dish that goes perfectly with hot rice.
Livestock
8,000 Hens Die in Three Months, Ending Sohag's Two-Decade Dream
About 8,000 hens have died of bird flu in three months on a poultry farm Sohag Sheikh spent 20 years building, leaving him deep in debt.
Livestock
Healthy Papaya and Beef for the Sehri Table
Beef cooked with fresh papaya is a nutritious, light and easily digested dish suited to the sehri table in Ramadan.
Crops
Chapainawabganj Fragrant With Mango Blossom
Mango trees across Chapainawabganj are covered in blossom and farmers are busy tending orchards in hope of a good harvest.
Fruits
Which Fruits to Choose If You Want Fibre
Guava and pear lead familiar fruits for fibre, apple sits in the middle, and banana and orange trail slightly behind.