BangladeshBangladesh's first agro-ecological zone stretches across Panchagarh, Thakurgaon and north-western Dinajpur on land laid down by an ancient Tista river fan. Its light, acidic soils set the rules for farming, and researchers say satellite data and machine learning will help farmers only when they are checked in real fields.
CropsA new agriculture ministry document targets acidified red, lateritic and yellow soils with region-specific fertilisation, field improvement and monitoring, building on 2023 projects in 20 counties and the 15th Five-Year Plan's goal of 50 million tonnes more grain capacity.
FruitsJagonews24 reported in June 2026 that mango and jackfruit were the fruits produced most in Sylhet division, known for citrus on its acidic soils, but with no commercial orchards only jara lemon was being exported.
EnvironmentOn World Soil Day, 5 December 2024, SRDI scientists said 45.67 per cent of Bangladesh's cropland was strongly to very strongly acidic, up from 28.23 per cent in 1998, cutting yields and raising costs; they urged dolomite lime and organic matter.
