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Beans Worth Tk 210 Crore Produced, Exported Abroad
Bean production in Sitakunda, Chattogram, has broken all records at Tk 210 crore this season, and the beans are being exported abroad.
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Agriculture
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BSRI-46 Sugarcane Is Changing Farmers' Fortunes in Natore
Farmers in Natore are getting 450 to 600 maunds of cane a bigha from the BSRI-46 variety grown from disease-free certified seed, far more than other varieties.
Vegetables
Lakshmipur's Jamal Succeeds With Coloured Cauliflower and Cabbage
Farmer Jamal of Lakshmipur has had a good harvest of coloured cauliflower and red cabbage, which fetch far higher prices than ordinary varieties.
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Vegetable Farming on Saline Land Brings an Economic Revolution
Farmers in Sawdagarpara village of Barguna's Taltali upazila have turned saline land once used for loss-making paddy into a thriving vegetable village.
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Artesian Wells Raise Hopes for Hill Farming in Mirsarai
Artesian wells installed by BADC in the hills of Mirsarai, Chattogram, bring groundwater up from about 1,000 feet without any pumping, allowing dry-season farming.
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Modern Methods for Pesticide-Free Dried Fish, and How to Recognise It
A guide to making dried fish without toxic pesticides using low-cost net-covered tunnels, salting and spices, and to telling safe dried fish from spoiled or treated fish.
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Early Blossoms Raise Hopes Among Rajshahi's Mango Growers
Mango orchards in Rajshahi are filling with early blossoms, raising growers' hopes of a good harvest despite worries about fog.
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A Month Late, Boro Seedlings Still Not Transplanted for Lack of Irrigation
Irrigation at the Meghna-Dhonagoda project was inaugurated on 20 January but switched off after a photo session, leaving farmers unable to transplant ageing Boro seedlings.
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What to Do About Downy Mildew in Watermelon
Downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is one of the main diseases of watermelon; here is how to spot and control it.
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Sufia Succeeds With Malabar Spinach, Others Take Interest
Growing pui shak has changed the fortunes of Sufia Begum of Gazipur's Kaliganj, and neighbouring farmers now want to follow her.
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30 Farmers in Kumarkhali Try to Change Their Fortunes With Capsicum
At least 30 farmers in Kushtia's Kumarkhali have turned heads by growing capsicum on about 10 bighas this season.
Vegetables
Farmers Reap Benefits From Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation is opening new possibilities for dragon fruit and orchard growers in Joypurhat by cutting water use and costs.
Crops
Caring for Boro Rice and Wheat in the Month of Magh
What farmers should do in the Bengali month of Magh to care for their boro rice and wheat.