CropsWatermelon Rind Could Become a Source of Income
Researchers say the rind and seeds of southern Bangladesh's watermelons, now thrown away, could be processed into food, oil, feed and the amino acid citrulline.
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FruitsShoes and Bags From Fruit Peel: A Green Revolution in Fashion
Fruit peels and crop waste are being turned into premium vegan leather through biotechnology, a trend that could give Bangladesh's farmers and exporters new income.
FruitsLitchi Worth Tk 225 Crore Is Lost Every Year in Ishwardi
Growers in Ishwardi lose 25 to 30 percent of their litchi, worth Tk 200 to 225 crore, every year, and say modern technology, storage and a research lab could cut the loss.
FruitsFruit Processors Get Training but Not Enough Machinery Support
Fruit processing entrepreneurs say training is available but modern drying, processing and packaging machinery and technical support are not, so many learn from YouTube.
FruitsCommercial Dried Pineapple Shows Great Promise in Chapainawabganj
Chapainawabganj, known for mangoes, has its first commercial dried pineapple production, made with temperature-controlled dryers by entrepreneur Ismail Khan Shamim.
FruitsArtificial 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.