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Sirajganj Procures Just 1.5 Percent of Paddy Target in 35 Days
With market prices above the government rate, farmers in Sirajganj are not selling paddy to government warehouses, leaving the procurement target in doubt.
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Farmers in Mirsarai Profit from Bottle Gourd
Farmers in Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram are profiting from winter bottle gourd, with prices higher than in other years.
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Vermicompost Now Made Commercially in Narail
A Gopalpur villager has started the first commercial production of vermicompost in Narail Sadar upazila, and local vegetable growers are using it instead of chemical fertiliser.
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Two Arrested in Jhenaidah over Killing of Fishing Cat
Police have arrested two men over the beating to death of a fishing cat in Kaliganj, Jhenaidah, whose body was then hung up and displayed.
Vegetables
Safe Vegetable Farming Brings Success Within Reach in Pabna
Pabna farmers are replacing chemicals with organic fertiliser and trap-based pest control, cutting costs, and 53,040 farmers have been trained in the methods.
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How to Prune Cucumber Plants for a Higher Yield
Removing the side shoots from cucumber plants and keeping only the main stem gives a bigger and more even harvest.
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Betel Leaf from Sitakunda's Barayadhala Prized Across the Country
Betel leaf from Barayadhala in Sitakunda is famous across Bangladesh, though the number of growers is falling year by year.
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BAU Researches Coloured Radishes for Bangladesh
Professor Harun-or-Rashid of Bangladesh Agricultural University is trialling 17 local and foreign coloured radish varieties that could serve as a salad vegetable.
Vegetables
Manikganj Farmers Profit from Brinjal Cultivation
Brinjal farming is expanding in Manikganj's Tilli area on bumper yields, though farmers say they receive only Tk 20-30 a kg while retail prices are higher.
VegetablesVermicompost and Herbal Sprays Drive Poison-Free Vegetables in the North
In Kamarpara village of Bogura's Shajahanpur and parts of several northern districts, farmers were growing vegetables without chemical fertiliser or pesticide, using vermicompost and neem-based herbal extracts, a December 2024 report found.
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Foreign Lilium Flowers Grown in Mymensingh
Lilium flowers have been grown on a trial basis for the first time in Adhpakhia village of Muktagachha, Mymensingh, drawing flower lovers every day.
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Jackal Attacks in Daylight in Natore, Two Injured
A jackal bit two farmers in daylight in Naldanga upazila of Natore on 18 December, and locals say jackal attacks in the area have increased.
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Late Blight in Potato Fields Amid Dense Fog Raises Yield Fears
Dense fog and bitter cold in Lalmonirhat have brought late blight to potato fields, leaving farmers worried about yields despite repeated spraying.