Fruits
Meherpur Mangoes to Reach Market from 15 May
Meherpur's mango picking season will start on 15 May with the Guti and Bombai varieties, under a variety-by-variety calendar set by the district administration.
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Crops
Boro Seedbeds Damaged by Fog and Cold, Farmers in Trouble
Dense fog and bitter cold are damaging boro paddy seedbeds across Meherpur, leaving farmers worried about meeting the season's cultivation target.
Environment
Fishing Cat Rescued From Maize Field Released Into Forest
A young fishing cat rescued from a maize field in Meherpur has been released into a local forest.
Crops
Villagers Fed Up With Langur Menace
Farmers in Gangni upazila of Meherpur say growing troops of langurs are destroying their crops, while no food has been arranged for the animals there.
Crops
Bumper Bean Yield in Meherpur
With no natural disaster this season, bean farmers in Meherpur are profiting from a good harvest grown on 550 hectares.
Crops
Pest Attack in Fields Leaves Meherpur Farmers at a Loss
Farmers in Meherpur say pests attacking cauliflower and cabbage cannot be controlled with pesticides and the agriculture office has not helped.
Agribusiness
Unemployed Young People Become Self-Reliant Through Pigeon Farming
Pigeon farming has made many young people in Meherpur self-reliant, though farmers say the lack of training and a district market keeps them from fair prices.