Agriculture

Floating fields of hope in Pirojpur marshlands

The sun rises over the marshlands of Pirojpur’s Nazirpur, casting golden ripples across the still waters.
18 October 2025, 21:03 PM

Onion farmers demonstrate over fertiliser price hike

Onion farmers in Pabna Sadar upazila yesterday staged a demonstration over rising prices of fertilisers.
24 September 2025, 13:48 PM

Rat infestation in Sajek jhum fields sparks fears of food shortage

Earlier in 2022, more than 5,000 jhum farmer families were affected by rat infestation in Sajek union
3 September 2025, 13:02 PM

Salinity threatens southern agriculture, experts urge climate-smart solutions

Speaking at a regional seminar held at the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) conference room in Khulna today, speakers called for urgent adoption of climate-resilient farming methods to safeguard food security and farmers' livelihoods
20 August 2025, 16:24 PM

Rainfall causes Tk 133.43cr loss in Jashore fisheries

Continuous rainfall this year has caused losses of Tk 133.43 crore in Jashore’s fisheries sector, according to the district fisheries office.
15 August 2025, 21:10 PM

Grapes of hope in hilly Sherpur

Bunches of grapes in vibrant shades of red, black and green in the hilly Meghadol village of Sherpur’s Sreebardi upazila have opened new horizons for agricultural entrepreneurs in nearby areas.
9 August 2025, 21:22 PM

Moulvibazar’s fallow fields turn fertile again

Over 4,200 hectares of barren land brought under cultivation
28 July 2025, 11:10 AM

Eco-friendly storage units helping farmers preserve potatoes

This season, marginal farmers in eight districts of Rangpur division have stored a total of 6,775 tonnes of potatoes in 394 non-refrigerated model storage units established with support from the Department of Agricultural Marketing under the Ministry of Agriculture..These locally built sto
18 July 2025, 18:13 PM

Adviser Farida stresses vaccination to curb livestock diseases

These two types of disease [FMD and LSD] are very much harmful for the livestock
6 July 2025, 13:06 PM

Floating seedbeds keep farming alive in Pirojpur

In Pirojpur’s Nazirpur and Nesarabad upazilas, vast areas of marshlands remain flooded most of the time each year, making it difficult for landowners to cultivate any crops due to the high water levels.
23 June 2025, 19:47 PM

Teesta irrigation project brings bumper Boro harvest

Nearly one lakh farmers from six districts in Rangpur region produced a bumper yield of Boro paddy this season, thanks to the Teesta Irrigation Project.
21 June 2025, 19:55 PM

Lotkon yield slumps in Narsingdi

Lotkon, or Burmese grape (Baccaurea motleyana), a popular tropical fruit cultivated in Southeast Asia including Bangladesh, saw a significant slump in production in Narsingdi district this year.
21 June 2025, 19:55 PM

Jackfruit growers in Gazipur seek cold storage amid low prices

Known as the jackfruit centre of Bangladesh, Gazipur is home to countless jackfruit trees
15 June 2025, 14:45 PM

Scientists save endangered Gotali fish from extinction

Once widely consumed and prized for its taste, Gotali fish -- an indigenous species declared endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2015 -- is now on the path to revival.
14 June 2025, 19:36 PM

Cashew nut cultivation gaining ground in Sherpur hills

The cultivation of cashew nut is becoming popular among farmers in hilly areas of Sherpur.
7 June 2025, 08:28 AM

Mango trade thrives in Rajshahi amid Eid holidays

This year, a bumper harvest combined with the Eid holidays has created additional opportunities for trade
6 June 2025, 13:02 PM

Guava growers brace for low output amid adverse weather

Farmers in Pirojpur’s Nesarabad upazila are anxious about a possible low yield of guava this year due to unfavourable weather conditions
6 June 2025, 04:43 AM

Sharp decline in litchi production hits Ishwardi farmers

The decline in production has caused significant losses for litchi farmers and traders
31 May 2025, 12:12 PM

Bijoynagar records bumper litchi yield

Growers eye Tk 25cr in sales
28 May 2025, 11:27 AM

Eid brings hope for cattle farmers in Rangpur

Many farmers are hopeful that this year's Eid will bring better profits and long-awaited relief
22 May 2025, 15:12 PM