agriculture

agriculture

A farmer tends to his field during the cultivation season. Photo: Rehman Asad

Small farmers feed Bangladesh, but earn a fraction of the yield

Livestock emerged as the main source of income for small farmers, contributing Tk28,421 annually, or 84.5% of their total income. 

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam held a meeting with Coco H Ushiyama, resident representative and country director of the WFP in Bangladesh, yesterday (27 July). Photo: Collected

Food security must go hand in hand with climate resilience, eco-friendly agriculture: Shama Obaed

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Govt launches nationwide farmer data collection for 'Farmer's Card'

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Cenbank launches Tk3,000cr refinancing scheme to boost North Bengal's agro economy

Agriculture and mechanisation for farm management now, more than ever, require business sense to exist. Photo: TBS

De-risking Bangladesh’s agriculture through digitised farm planning

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Experts flag implementation gaps despite higher agriculture budget

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Agriculture ministry plans AI, drone use in farming under 'I Have a Plan' programme: PM

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6.5km canal revival boosts Saltha's onion-jute economy 

Last week, 4 pieces of medium-sized lemon were sold at Tk40, but now they are being sold at Tk80. Photo: TBS

Lemon farming emerges as fortune changer for Rangpur farmers

Without an increase in water productivity, it will be difficult to meet the demand. Photo: TBS

Budget 2026-27: Govt unveils Tk10,533cr plan to boost water resources sector

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Agricultural allocation falls in real terms compared to inflation: Agro expert

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Govt, FAO strengthen evidence-based agricultural investment planning

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit inaugurating the government’s Boro paddy procurement drive for the current season in Jashore on 8 May 2026. Photo: UNB

Govt to introduce crop insurance for farmers: Amit