Speakers at a seminar in the city on Tuesday urged the government to form a price commission for agro products and pass an act on food and nutrition right to ensure food security in Bangladesh and make the agriculture sector…
Category: Food & nutrition
Agricultural trade liberalization undermined food security
By Jomo Kwame Sundaram and Anis Chowdhury Kuala Lumpue and Sydney, May 21 (IPS) – Agriculture is critical for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) notes, ‘From ending poverty and hunger to responding…
Marine survey of Bay finds 298 fish species
Though the high-tech ocean survey vessel has successfully continued its assessment for the last two seasons, Bangladesh will have to wait for two-three years more to get the reliable data on fish resources in the Bay of Bengal, according to…
Mango plucking begins in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, May 20 – Plucking of mangoes, the most juicy and delicious summer fruit, has begun at different orchards in the district. Mangoes growers in different upazilas have started plucking ‘Gopalbhog’ and ‘Guti’ varieties of mangoes in the first phase.…
Africa gains momentum in green climate solutions
By Sam Otieno Nairobi, Kenya, May 17 (IPS) – Promoting the widespread use of innovative technologies will be critical to combat the hostile effects of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and many African countries are already leading the…
17 orgs feeding, healing the world thru regenerative agri
From Danielle Nierenberg Transitioning to more sustainable forms of agriculture remains critical, as many current agriculture practices have serious consequences including deforestation and soil degradation. But despite agriculture’s enormous potential to hurt the environment, it also has enormous potential to…
50 fall sick after taking biryani in Jhenidah
At least 150 people have fallen sick after eating biryani served at a public meeting organised by Awami League leader Parvin Talukder Maya in Jhenaidah. Maya, a former AL lawmaker, distributed biryani among her supporters in Moheshpur on Tuesday and…
62,673 tonnes onion produced in Rangpur region
The farmers have produced 62,673 tonnes of onion in all five districts under Rangpur agriculture region during the just- ended Rabi season, officials said. Officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said a target of producing 68,458 tonnes of…
Essentials dearer ahead of holy Ramadan
Dhaka, May 17 – Despite the government’s assurance of keeping the market stable during Ramadan, the prices of various essentials in kitchen markets have marked a sharp rise.
Sustainable food systems not need new recipes
Many believe that the food and agricultural sector is different to all other economic sectors, that it is unique, and that it requires special economic models to thrive. After all, we expect the global food and agricultural system to respond…
Bangladesh’s annual food shortage surpasses GDP growth
The country witnesses an economic loss of Taka 1,56,000 crore annually which is more than of per annum GDP growth due to food wastage, lack of proper storage and marketing facilities.
75 percent of BD pasturised milk unsafe for direct intake
The icddr,b scientists have revealed that more than 75 percent of all pasteurized milk available on the local market is unsafe for direct consumption.
Overpricing blamed for poor response to TCB sales before Ramadan
The move initiated by the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) ahead of Ramadan to sell five daily essentials for keeping the market under control has apparently failed to gain the desire momentum for various reasons, including ‘overpricing’ in some cases.
South Asian women breastfeed longer in the world: Unicef
51pc of new-born breastfeed within an hour after birth in Bangladesh, it says Dhaka, May 13 – Babies in South Asia are more likely to be breastfed than any other region in the world and are breastfed for longer, Unicef…
KIB of BAU honours 230 recommended BCS Cadre members
Mymensingh, May 11 – The Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh (KIB) of the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) chapter honored 36th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) recommended cadre members at Syed Nazrul Islam Bhavan of the university on Friday at 10 am. Prime Minister’s…
Leaders for seeds, chips at global food innovation summit
Danielle Nierenberg This week, Food Tank is participating in the Seeds & Chips Global Food Innovation Summit. A huge thanks to Marco Gualtieri, the founder and chair, and Sharon Cittone, the chief content officer at Seeds & Chips for putting…
Sprit of sharing with Amari this Ramadan
Dhaka, May – Amari Dhaka will offer feasts featuring exclusive examples of Arabic Iftar and Suhoor specials at Amaya Food Gallery throughout Ramadan. The dishes are meticulously selected and prepared considering the long fasting days so that they provide ample nutrition during…
Workshop on livestock production held at BAU
Mymensingh, May 6 – A workshop held on ‘KGF BKGET-funded project’ at Syed Nazrul Islam Bhavan of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh on Sunday.
Recommendations for agroecological transitions
Agroecology has been gaining worldwide interest in recent years as a strategic pathway to transition to sustainable food and agriculture systems.
Farmers await bumper harvest of Haribhanga
RANGPUR, May 4 – The farmers and officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) are expecting a bumper output of the highly tasty and fibreless local variety Haribhanga mango in the district this season.
Speaker for climate smart agriculture tech to ensure food security
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury today stressed on innovation and adoption of emerging climate smart technology in agriculture for increasing food and nutrition security of the people.
RU BCL men grab mango-litchi groves on campus
Rajshahi, May 4 -Allegation has been made against the leaders of Bangladesh Chatraa League (BCL) Rajshahi University (RU) unit over occupying the mango and litchi groves illegally without any tender.
Bumper yield of salinity-tolerant rice in Gopalganj
Gopalganj, May 4 – Farmers in Gopalganj district have achieved a bumper production of Bina-10 rice, a salinity-tolerant variety of rice evolved by the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (Bina).
Good food advocates to converge in D.C. to oppose Farm Bill
Danielle Nierenberg On May 8-9th next Food Policy Action (FPA) is mobilizing stakeholders from across the United States to voice their united opposition to the draft 2018 Farm Bill released by the House Agriculture Committee.
Women farmers bring healthy meals to local schools
Chulucanas, Peru, 26 (IPS/ Mariela Jara) — Getting children and adolescents to replace junk food with nutritious local organic foods is the aim of a group of women farmers in a rural area of Piura, on Peru’s north coast, as…
Food systems in South Asia at crossroads: IFPRI
Dhaka, May 2 – Food systems in South Asia are at a crossroads and climate change is the most pressing issue the region facing with implications for the food security of already vulnerable populations, an international think tank has said.
Rohingyas face cyclone season under tarpulin
or 14 terrifying days, Nabil Alam, his wife and nine children trudged through the jungles of northern Myanmar to reach the border with Bangladesh. The entire way, Alam looked over his shoulder for soldiers or local militia groups armed with…
TCB to start OMS of essentials to check price hike
Dhaka, April 26 – The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh or TCB will start selling essential commodities from May 6 in open markets across the country including capital city Dhaka in a bid to keep the prices at tolerable limit ahead…
20 good food reads for Spring
Danielle Nierenberg Food Tank has collected 20 of the best new books in food and agriculture to celebrate spring. Our favorite reads this season cover critical topics including the paradox of obesity and malnutrition, building strong communities through socially-conscious food…
Tea estate security guard killed over grazing cattle in Sylhet
Sylhet, Apr 25 – A security guard of a privately-run tea estate was stabbed to death allegedly by some young people following a brawl over grazing cattle inside the tea estate at Fatehpur in Goainghat upazila of Sylhet on Tuesday.