Agriculture

Photo shows sacks of potatoes in Faridpur. Photo: UNB
Agriculture

Potato farmers in Faridpur struggle with cold storage woes amid sweltering heat

Locals said farmers and traders, laden with tonnes of freshly harvested potatoes, find themselves in a desperate race against time, vying for elusive storage space in the region’s limited cold...

Govt asks farmers to operate irrigation pumps between 11pm to 7am daily
Agriculture

Govt asks farmers to operate irrigation pumps between 11pm to 7am daily

Photo shows a tomato field in Sunamganj. Photo: UNB
Agriculture

Bumper tomato yields bring no joy to Sunamganj farmers

Benefits of watermelon and how to spot a good one
Agriculture

Benefits of watermelon and how to spot a good one

Photo: Collected
Agriculture

Disease-free, high-yield: HSTU research unlocks pathways for future of tomato cultivation

Workers unload fresh watermelons from a cargo boat at Wise Ghat in Old Dhaka’s Badamtoli area, home to the city’s largest wholesale fruit market. This year’s favourable weather conditions have allowed for an early watermelon harvest. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Agriculture

Early cultivation, warm winter boost watermelon supply this Ramadan

Successful venture in dragon fruit farming in Rajshahi. Photo: BSS
Agriculture

Dragon fruit farming thrives in Rajshahi flourishing employment

Arum plants. Photo: BSS
Agriculture

Bangladesh export from arum, arum lobe crosses Tk25cr

Photo shows stacks of watermelon ready for sale in Bagerhat's Mithapukur Par area. Photo: UNB
Agriculture

Bagerhat's watermelon harvest brings a sweet summer promise

Shimul Hossain, a Black Soldier Fly farmer, holds a handful of nutrient-rich larvae at his farm. In just four years, he has turned insect farming into a profitable venture, repaying a Tk16 lakh debt and expanding his operations to Cox’s Bazar. With 43%-55% protein content, these larvae offer a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to traditional poultry and fish feed. The photo was taken at Parsidhai, Pabna, recently. Photo: TBS
Agriculture

Waste to wealth: Growing potential of Black Soldier Fly farming in Bangladesh

The Sarighat South Bazar area along the Sylhet-Tamabil highway is a sight to behold, where vendors line both sides of the road, their stalls brimming with watermelons. Photo: UNB
Agriculture

Jaintapur's Watermelon Boom: From fallow lands to flourishing fields

Farida Akhtar. Sketch: TBS
Agriculture

Stakeholders should collaborate to cut poultry feed costs: Farida Akhter 

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter addressed a discussion meeting with Fisheries and Livestock farmers at Kushtia District Commissioner's conference room on 19 February 2025. Photo: PID
Bangladesh

Govt to formulate policy on tobacco cultivation: Adviser Farida