The government has allocated 23,496.98 metric tonnes of rice under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme to assist the families of 4, 19,589 fishermen in 44 upazilas of 12 districts and Chattogram city during the period when fishing in the…
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Vegetable gardening at 650,000 house courtyards planned
In line with the government’s directive of making the best use of every inch of land to tackle the possible food crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture has planned to cultivate vegetables at the courtyards of 650,000…
Mango starts coming in Rajshahi markets
RAJSHAHI, May 15: : Juicy and delicious fruit Mango has started appearing in the markets of Rajshahi city and its adjacent areas as its harvesting began since Friday morning abiding by the instruction of local administration amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
’64 pc children of marginal groups face food crisis’
At least 64 percent children from marginalised groups and their families are currently facing severe food crisis amid Bangladesh’s general holiday to contain the spread of coronavirus, Save the Children said Tuesday. The data were collected over phone from 121…
Khulna farmers in distress with bumper yield of watermelon
Despite bumper production of watermelon in Dakope upazila of Khulna, frustration has gripped the growers as they are fearing huge losses for lack of buyers and low prices due to coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19 has not slowed down ecological women farmers
Huasao, Peru, May (IPS/Mariela Jara) – It’s eight o’clock in the morning and Pascuala Ninantay is carrying two large containers of water in her wheelbarrow to prepare with neighbouring women farmers 200 litres of organic fertiliser, which will then be…
BD Standards and Testing Inst bans 43 more food products
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has banned the sales, distribution, storing and commercial advertising of 43 more products of different brands, including Danish, Suresh, Promi and Pubali Salt.
Kushtia boro paddy farmers eye bumper yield
Farmers in Kushtia are expecting a bumper production of Boro paddy this season as they brought vast tracts of land under cultivation exceeding the target despite labour crisis due to shutdown enforced following coronavirus pandemic.
Boro paddy procurement begins in Khulna through mobile app
Procurement of Boro paddy directly from farmers began on Sunday using mobile app ‘Krishoker Hasi’ in Khulna.
34 movies to take you inside global food system from home
Danielle Nierenberg One of the most powerful ways to learn about the food system is through those on the front lines. And as we shelter at home during this pandemic, documentaries can help transport us directly to farms, processing facilities,…
Khulna farmers strike gold with sunflower
Farmers in Koyra upazila of Khulna have been successful in sunflower cultivation on saline soils which used to lie unused after the cultivation of Aman paddy. The farmers of the upazila had, in fact, started farming sunflower on the saline…
A step forward in fighting hunger
– Dr Bandar Hajjar The title seems both mysterious and exciting! To cut the reader’s confusion short, the title is related to the Saudi Project for the Utilization of Hajj Meat. It simply means that, last year, the project was…
Boro paddy harvesting begins in Mymensingh
Mymensingh, May 5: The harvesting of Boro paddy has begun with some early varieties in Mymensingh.
Mango growers worried over marketing amid virus restrictions
Chapainawabganj, May 05 – Mango growers in Chapainawabganj, known as the mango capital of the country, are passing their days in great worries as the marketing of their produce has become uncertain amid the restrictions imposed to slow down coronavirus…
Ex-ODI Captain Mashrafe brings harvesters for Narail farmers
Dhaka, May 03 – Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has arranged some combined harvester machines and other equipment for the farmers of his home district Narail, where sufficient numbers of labour are not available due to lockdown, following deadly Covid-19.
Takeaway iftar items not safe, coronavirus experts say
Dhaka, May 03 – Though restaurants have been allowed to sell iftar items during Ramadan amid the Covid-19 pandemic, health experts advised people to depend on homemade food as the items from the eateries can be the means for coronavirus…
Locust Attack in Teknaf ?
M Zahidul Haque ENTOMOLOGISTS said that the insects which attacked some house’s yards in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar is not locust but a locust-like insect, may be a species of the grasshopper family; some opined a Bombay, India origin. However, the…
Hilsa fishing resumes as two-month ban ends
Hilsa fishing resumed here early Friday as two-month ban on catching and selling of the national fish ended.
Mitigate Covid-19 caused hunger surge before it is too late
By Marco V. Sánchez Cantillo ROME, Apr 28 2020 (IPS) – Many uncertainties haunt the world’s campaign to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, but one thing is now sure: Global economic activity will suffer greatly, with large-scale consequences for the incomes…
10 Inspiring discussions on improving Post-COVID Food System
Danielle Nierenberg I’ve spent the past five and a half weeks interviewing global and domestic food and agriculture experts about COVID-19. They’ve made me cry more than once, they’ve definitely made me laugh, and—more than anything—they have inspired me.
Hilsa fishing to resume early Friday after two-month ban
Fishermen here are set to start catching Hilsa early Friday after a two-month ban on catching, selling and transporting of the national fish ends.
Some restaurants reopen to sell iftar but customers are few
Dhaka, April 30 – A number of restaurants have reopened on Wednesday in Dhaka to offer Iftar items but scant customers mean that they are hardly sold enough to make profit as most people stay indoors to protect themselves from…
62pc boro harvested in haor region: DAE
DHAKA, 29: Farmers have so far harvested about 62 percent of their boro paddy while 14 percent is matured for harvesting in the country’s haor region, according to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).
How Eswatini’s garden farmers Keep vegetable supply flowing
By Mantoe Phakathi MALKERNS, Eswatini, Apr 28 2020 (IPS) – Nobukhosi Cebekhulu (68) and Khetsiwe Tofile (64) are small-scale vegetable farmers who are producing from their permaculture home gardens in Malkerns, Eswatini.
50pc of paddy grown in haors harvested so far: Minister
Agriculture Minister Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque on Sunday said farmers have already harvested 50 percent paddy from fields in the haor areas.
BSTI bans 17 substandard products of 12 companies
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has banned sales, distribution, storing and commercial advertising of 17 products of 12 companies.
Ginger, garlic prices mark abnormal hike in Dhaka City
The price of ginger, an essential kitchen item, has shot up to Tk 300 from Tk 170 per kg within a week in the capital due to what traders said supply crunch.
Iftar takeaway or home delivery offer at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka – Considering the current pandemic –Covid-19, Amari Dhaka has come up with with some exclusive take away or home delivery set and a la carte menus; the dishes are meticulously selected and prepared considering the long fasting days so…
BSTI asked to strengthen surveillance during Ramadan
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Wednesday directed the Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI) to strengthen its surveillance to ensure safe food for people during Ramadan. He also directed it to keep emergency services, including quality test of…
BSTI asked to strengthen surveillance during Ramadan
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Wednesday directed the Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI) to strengthen its surveillance to ensure safe food for people during Ramadan.