Warming climate helps UK grow rice
Wearing large rubber boots, Nadine Mitschunas joyfully handled mature rice plants peeking through the water of her small plot growing in the fertile soil of eastern England.
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Cultivating greener future
IN BANGLADESH where agriculture is the backbone of the economy and livelihood, a pivotal moment has arrived, not just to grow more but to grow differently. From the soggy rice of the Barind Tract to the fertile alluvial soils of the Meghna basin, the traditional model of high-input farming is increasingly showing its cracks: soil degradation, nutrient imbalance...
IFAD holds workshop on reducing methane emissions in agriculture
Agricultural scientists and experts on Wednesday said that reducing methane emissions from agriculture depends on how effectively scientific knowledge is translated into farming practices, supported by strong institutions, clear guidelines, and farmer-driven delivery systems.
GDP grows by 3.69pc in FY25
Bangladesh鈥檚 economy grew by 3.69 percent in the last fiscal year (FY25) driven by moderate performances by the agriculture, industry and services sectors...
Prime Bank disburses agri loans at Faridpur
Prime Bank PLC, a leading financial institution in Bangladesh, has disbursed open agri loans to farmers at Madhukhali upazila of Faridpur as part of its continuous efforts to accelerate the growth and development of Bangladesh鈥檚 agriculture sector...
Future of farming
BENEATH Bangladesh鈥檚 paddy fields, village homesteads and fish ponds, a quiet digital revolution is reshaping rural life. Real-time agricultural technology is providing timely insights into crop health, soil fertility and localised weather patterns. In a country where nearly half the workforce still depends on agriculture, these tools are changing the way farmers grow food and sustain their livelihoods...
SAF holds workshop to mark achievements of NICE
The Sustainable Agriculture Foundation Bangladesh, in partnership with Swiss TPH, ETH Zurich, Sight and Life has recently organised a closing workshop titled Celebrating Success and Sustaining Impact to mark the achievements of the Nutrition in City Ecosystems Project at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka...
SAF holds workshop to mark achievements of NICE
The Sustainable Agriculture Foundation Bangladesh, in partnership with Swiss TPH, ETH Zurich, Sight and Life has recently organised a closing workshop titled Celebrating Success and Sustaining Impact to mark the achievements of the Nutrition in City Ecosystems Project at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka...
Climate change heightens risk of Indian farmer suicides
On a small farm in India鈥檚 Maharashtra state, Mirabai Khindkar said the only thing her land grew was debt, after crops failed in drought and her husband killed himself.
Govt to build 100 small cold storages for vegetables
Home affairs and agriculture adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday said the government will construct 100 small cold storage facilities across the country to store seasonal vegetables...
Export-oriented agro industries emphasised
Home affairs and agriculture adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday said Bangladesh鈥檚 agro-based industries should be more export-oriented to prepare the sector to face post-LDC graduation challenges...
40pc allocation for agriculture sector demanded in budget
Leader of Samajtantrik Khetmajur O Krishak Front on Thursday at a rally in Dhaka demanded 40 per cent of the development allocation for the agricultural sector in the forthcoming budget for fiscal 2025-26...
Bangladesh to stay as top cotton importer in 2025-26
Bangladesh, the second largest exporter of readymade garment items, is poised to remain the world鈥檚 largest raw cotton importer in the marketing year 2025-26, said the US Department of Agriculture...
Two-day fisheries workshop 鈥楾rain the Trainers鈥� held in Khulna
Bangladesh ranks third in global inland open-water fish production and fifth in aquaculture production according to 2022 data from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, said a press release.
Reforms in agriculture聽
AGRICULTURE has long been a central pillar of economic and social life in Bangladesh, as it has been across much of the world. Through this sector, food security, public welfare and broader economic progress are nurtured. Yet, the agricultural...
Govt should consider a land, agriculture reform commission
REFORM in land, agricultural and environmental relations has been a long-standing demand and aptly reiterated by civic groups on April 20 from a roundtable discussion in Dhaka that asked the government to form a separate commission. A large portion of farmers in Bangladesh remain landless, with many abandoning the profession due to inadequate government...
Fight for seed sovereignty
AGRICULTURE remains the single largest sector in Bangladesh in terms of employment. The Bangladesh Economic Survey 2024 states that 45 per cent of the country鈥檚 labour force is involved in agriculture. For a nation so deeply tied to the land, the traditional rights of farmers 鈥� to save, exchange, and cultivate seeds 鈥� are not cultural relics. They are the living basis...
Yunus seeks FAO support to export fruits, farm products to China
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Thursday sought support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation in an effort to export fruits and farm products to China in a bigger way...
SCB, SAF Bangladesh build 2 smart farming villages
Standard Chartered Bangladesh, in collaboration with Sustainable Agriculture Foundation Bangladesh, has developed two farming smart model villages in Rangpur district, said a press release...
Policies, plans for sustainable food system needed
THE government has ways to go and steps to adopt for sustainable food systems crucial for ensuring food security and nutrition for all. A sustainable food system, encompassing everything from processing, packaging and transport of food, also prioritises sustainable agriculture and environmental concern. A sustainable food system also encourages local...
28 BAU students expelled for ragging
Bangladesh Agriculture University authorities have expelled 28 students for one year for ragging first year students of the university....
Global food prices drop 2.1pc in 2024: FAO
Global food prices fell by 2.1 per cent in 2024 compared to the average for the previous year, mainly due to declines in cereal and sugar prices, according to the latest report released Friday by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization...
Impact of sustainable agriculture
SUSTAINABLE agriculture seeks to meet today鈥檚 food needs while it shoul ensure that future generations can also thrive. It is about finding the right balance between social fairness, economic stability and environmental care. In Bangladesh, where agriculture, which supports nearly 40 per cent of the work force, is a cornerstone of the economy, embracing...
Haor agriculture becoming dependent on chemicals: dialogue
Speakers at a dialogue on Tuesday said that the reliance on chemicals for agricultural production increased in haor areas across the country...
Bangladesh urges FAO to ensure uninterrupted exports during calamities
Bangladesh鈥檚 newly appointed ambassador to Italy ATM Rokebul Haque stressed the need of more effective role of FAO for uninterrupted exports of agriculture goods during global emergencies and disasters, sidestepping export restrictions by any country...
Heavy metals: a policy blind spot
BANGLADESH with its fertile land and abundant water resources has agriculture and aquaculture at the heart of its economy, providing sustenance for its 170 million citizens and livelihood for millions of farmers and fishers. Yet, a silent crisis threatens the vital sectors: heavy metal pollution. This growing threat poses significant risks to public health...
British farmers protest in London over inheritance tax change
British farmers massed in London on Tuesday, calling on the Labour government to scrap plans to change inheritance tax rules for land ownership, which they say threatens the agriculture sector and food production...
Towards land degradation-neutral world
LAND acts as the primary source of food. More than eight billion people still draw 99.9 per cent of food from land. Out of agriculture, the first human intervention in the nature, emerged communities, which ultimately brought in pollution. Records show that civilisation has spoilt most of the land people lived on. Neolithic revolution caused changes in the...
GAIN holds nutrition campaign in Dinajpur
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition and Department of Agricultural Extension jointly organised a nutrition campaign as part of the Diversified Resilient Agriculture for Improved Food and Nutrition Security project at Dinajpur Sadar on Thursday...
Govt extends OMS prog to Ctg, Khulna
The Department of Agricultural Marketing under the Ministry of Agriculture is selling essential commodities, including agricultural products, at subsidised prices through OMS programme at a total of 45 points in Dhaka, Khulna and Chittagong cities...
