Fruits
Artificial Light Triples Dragon Fruit Yields in Sharsha
In Sharsha, Jashore, young entrepreneur Abedur Rahman uses LED lighting at night to make dragon fruit flower in winter, tripling off-season yields.
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Agriculture news
CropsDinajpur Grows Sunflower on 55 Hectares, Past Its 54-Hectare Target
Sunflower was grown on 55 hectares in Dinajpur in the 2025-26 season against a target of 54, the district's agriculture extension office said in March 2026, and about 69 tonnes of seed were expected.
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.
FlowersSunflowers bloom on 178 hectares in Tangail as farmers hope for profit
Sunflowers were in bloom on 178 hectares in Tangail's 12 upazilas in March 2026, and the DAE said farmers would profit if the weather stayed favourable.
FruitsMeherpur Expects a Bumper Mango Crop as Growers Worry About Exports and Picking Dates
In March 2026 Meherpur's mango orchards were in full bloom and growers expected a bumper crop, but they said a missing export market and the official picking timetable could cost them, while the district agriculture office said it was working on both.
Crops
Joypurhat Strawberry Farmers Make Tk 2.5 Lakh Profit per Bigha
Farmers in Joypurhat are changing their fortunes by growing strawberries commercially, supplying the fruit to Dhaka and other parts of the country.
Crops
Tobacco on 355 Hectares in Manikganj Puts Health and Environment at Risk
Despite the harm to health and the environment, tobacco has been grown on 355 hectares in three upazilas of Manikganj this season in the hope of profit.
Vegetables
Onion Seed Farming Grows in Manikganj
Because it is profitable, onion seed cultivation is growing in Manikganj every year, where the seed is known locally as "black gold".
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.
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
Moulvibazar Farmers Turn to Sunflower Cultivation
Sunflower cultivation is growing in Moulvibazar, with 147 hectares planted this season and many fields already in flower.
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.
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.