Scientists of Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) here said 71 varieties of different crops including rice and legumes developed by them have been contributing a lot to the country’s agriculture.
Category: Food & nutrition
HYV paddy to help meet Aus shortfall
An excellent yield of ‘Aloron’ paddy during the current Aus season in Barguna so far has sent an upbeat message to the farmers about its bumper production.
Jute harvest nearing completion in south western region
Harvest of jute in 10 districts of Khulna division during the current season is nearing completion.
Intensive research for further expansion of betel leaf farming stressed
Betel leaf grows in different areas of the country as an important cash crop.
Stress tolerant paddy farming becomes popular in Bangladesh
Cultivation of stress tolerant paddies has become popular among farmers in Bangladesh after repeated successes achieved in recent years.
Low quality for imperfect rotting a reason Unfair jute prices worry growers in Thakurgaon
Farmers in the district are counting heavy losses as they are forced to sell their raw jute at low prices.
BINA scientists develop 71 varieties of different crops
Scientists of Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) here said 71 varieties of different crops including rice and legumes developed by them have been contributing a lot to the country’s agriculture.
T-Aman farming target exceeds by 2.82 pc in N-region
The farmers have already exceeded farming target of Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) by 2.82 per cent so far in the northern region, commonly known as the country’s food granary, official sources said.
2,464 tonnes boro rice procured in Chuadanga
So far a total of 2,464 tonnes of boro rice has been procured from all the four upazilas of the district under the ongoing boro rice procurement of the government against the target of 4,776 tonnes.
Experts for exploring brighter prospect to raise fish production
Proper exploration of prevailing brighter prospect in pisciculture sector can increase fish production to bring economic self- reliance to the farmers through alleviating poverty in rural areas, experts said yesterday.
952 star tortoises seized on Indo-Bangla border
A total of 952 star tortoises has been seized by Indian border troops when they were being smuggled across to Bangladesh, in one of the largest recovery of these endangered reptiles.
Jute yield, market price low in Faridpur
Faridpur district sees harvesting of jute by the growers in a flamboyant mood but its production, despite going beyond target, could not come up to the amount to satisfy them.
Joint effort with Korea to develop cold tolerant rice variety
Scientists of Korea and Bangladesh are working jointly under a project to develop modern farm machinery and research capacity along with a cold tolerant rice variety.
Bumper jute production, lower price frustrates farmers
RANGPUR, Aug 30, 2013 (BSS) – The farmers have become frustrated following lower market price despite getting bumper jute yield exceeding its production target in Rangpur Agriculture Zone this season, farmers and official sources said.
Farmers cultivating vegetables on water in Khulna
Growing vegetables on floating beds made of water hyacinth and beside the land of shrimp gher(field) has turned out to be a boon for farmer Nurul Islam Morol at Paikgacha upazila here.
Rajshahi jute growers deprive of fair price for middlemen
Since beginning of the harvesting season, the jute growers are being deprived of fair price due to dominance and malpractices by the middlemen and traders gang at different hats and bazars in the district.
T-Aman paddy cultivation target achieved in Gaibandha
Cultivation of T-Aman paddy, a high value crop, has been achieved in all the seven upazilas of the district during the current season with an expectation of bumper production.
Transplanted Aman farming target exceeds in Rangpur
Farmers have exceeded the fixed target of Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) farming in Rangpur agriculture region by yesterday though the seedling transplantation process will continue till first week of September.
Aus harvest continues, bumper production in N-region forecast
Harvest of Aus paddy continues in full swing now predicting bumper production in northern Bangladesh this season, farmers, experts and officials in the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said.
Hilsa festival begins in Chandpur tomorrow
A five-day ‘Hilsa Festival’ will begin at Chandpur Shilpakala Academy to boost production of the delicious fish to meet the demand for protein.
Summer tomato harvest starts in Godagari
Summer tomato harvesting has been started at different areas in Godagari upazila of the disrict.
Char people expecting huge profits selling sacrificial animals
Hundreds of people, mostly women, living in the remote char areas in ten northwestern riverine districts are expecting huge profits by selling their locally reared sacrificial animals before the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
10 cooking tips everyone should know
Watching an experienced home cook prepare a meal can seem like an artful and well-executed performance: Stirring at just the right moment, removing roasting foods from the oven, and searing hot steaks to perfection without any stress, screams, or mishaps.…
New initiative to integrate agriculture, conservation
By Fabíola Ortiz
Mechanised application reduces 50pc urea consumption
Application of granular urea using mechanised devices reduces consumption of the fertiliser by 50 per cent to yield normal rice production saving farming cost side by side improving environment and ecology.
Urban hives boom could be ‘bad for bees’
A boom in urban beekeeping could be doing the insects more harm than good, say scientists. Experts warn that dense populations of the bees in areas with few feeding plants adds more pressure to the troubled species.
Evidence of climate change found in marine habitat shifts
Debra Goldberg, ENN
Family farming: Key to alleviating hunger and poverty
Chicago – After decades of failed attempts to eradicate hunger, development agencies, international research institutions, non-profit organizations, and the funding and donor communities now see family farmers as key to alleviating global poverty and hunger. Recent estimates show that currently,…
Salinity wreaking on agriculture in south-west
Intrusion of saline water has kept crop farming in the south-western region at stake, causing an ultimate reduction in the supply to the food bank here.