Crops
What Farmers Should Do in the Bengali Month of Boishakh
Boishakh, running from mid-April to mid-May, is when farmers plan the whole year's work; here is what to do for rice, jute, vegetables, trees, livestock and fish.
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Crops
How to Grow Indian Spinach (Pui Shak) Easily
Indian spinach, or pui shak, is easy to grow in almost any soil, and with proper care each decimal can yield 130 to 150 kg.
Environment
Jonathan the Tortoise Is Now 190 Years Old
Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise and a Guinness World Records holder, turned 190 in 2022, and scientists point to slow metabolism to explain tortoises' long lives.
Environment
Rare Slow Loris Rescued in Madhabpur
A rare slow loris rescued from Kamalpur village in Madhabpur, Habiganj, has been handed to wildlife officials and will be released in Satchhari National Park once it recovers.
Crops
Winter Tomatoes Can Fruit in Summer Too, Say SAU Researchers
Researchers at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University say biological soil treatment with mustard oil cake can completely prevent the wilt disease that kills summer tomatoes.
Fisheries
Near-Extinct Dhum Softshell Turtle Found in Bagerhat Pond
A near-extinct dhum softshell turtle caught in a fishing net in a Bagerhat pond has been rescued by the forest department and will be released.
Environment
How Camphor Trees Became 'Long-Lived' in China's Jiangxi
In China's Jiangxi province, where the camphor is the provincial tree, ancient camphor forests and a 2,000-year-old tree reflect a long tradition of planting and protecting trees.
Crops
Farmers in Zajira Profit from Mulching
Plastic mulching, first tried by one cucumber grower in 2015, now covers about 200 acres of vegetables in Zajira upazila of Shariatpur, bringing farmers good profits.
Vegetables
Farmers' Tk 5 Cucumber Sells for Tk 20 in Rangpur Shops
Vegetable prices are falling in Rangpur, with cucumbers retailing at Tk 15 to 20 a kg while farmers get about Tk 5 a kg at wholesale.
Crops
How to Control Harmful Pests of Bitter Gourd
Fruit flies, pumpkin beetles and a viral mosaic disease cause heavy losses to bitter gourd growers, but each can be controlled with traps, bait, netting and targeted sprays.
Environment
Fox Rescued While Being Sold Secretly in Kalapara
Volunteers from Animal Lovers of Patuakhali rescued a fox that had been brought for sale under a bridge in Kalapara and released it into the forest late at night.
Crops
Farmers Must Come Forward to Protect the Environment and Forests: Environment Minister
Environment Minister Md Shahab Uddin called on farmers to lead efforts to protect the country's hills, forests and waterbodies as free aus seed and fertiliser were distributed in Moulvibazar.
Crops
Farmers Bring a Revolution in Red Amaranth Seed Production in Jibannagar
Red amaranth seed production has changed the fortunes of many farmers in Chuadanga's Jibannagar upazila, where this season's crop is expected to earn Tk 8.53 crore.
Crops
Patuakhali Farmers Happy With Potatoes Grown Without Tilling
Farmers in Kalapara, Patuakhali, have succeeded in growing potatoes without ploughing their land, a method that saves money, fertiliser and irrigation.
Livestock
600 Chickens Die After Power Cut Over Alleged Unpaid Bill in Rangpur
A broiler farmer in Rangpur Sadar says 600 of his chickens died in the heat after the rural electricity office cut his connection over a bill he denies owing.
Crops
Shah Ali Sells Peacocks Worth Tk 22 Lakh
Md Shah Ali of Homna in Cumilla has built what officials call the district's first peacock farm, selling birds worth Tk 22 lakh and keeping 90 more.
Crops
Khulna University Student Succeeds in Low-Light Capsicum Research
Khulna University agrotechnology student Md. Sohel Rana has grown coloured capsicum successfully in low light using mulching sheets, harvesting 700 to 900 grams per plant.
Environment
Another Dead Turtle Found on Kuakata Beach
Another dead turtle, weighing an estimated 20-25 kg, has been found on Kuakata beach in Patuakhali, where more than 10 dead marine animals have washed up in two months.
Environment
Monkey Rescued Sick Returns to the Forest After Three Months
A monkey rescued sick in Kuakata three months ago has been released into the Fatrar forest after it recovered with treatment.
Agribusiness
Beef and Goat Meat Prices Fixed in Khulna for Ramadan
Khulna City Corporation has fixed the maximum price of beef at Tk 600 a kg and goat meat at Tk 850 a kg in the city for Ramadan.