agriculture

agriculture

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Frantic fertiliser search: Govt looks to alternative sources as war threatens supply

Bangladesh already imports MOP fertiliser from the Russian company under a long-term agreement.

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PDB seeks Tk9,750cr to clear power dues ahead of Boro season

Parliamentary body concerned over indiscriminate use of pesticides on crops, soil

Parliamentary body concerned over indiscriminate use of pesticides on crops, soil

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President stresses awareness to curb excessive use of fertilisers, pesticides

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Photo: Courtesy

PM urges boosting domestic farm production to reduce import dependence

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Fertiliser shortage claims grow despite govt claim of adequate stocks

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Govt says fertiliser stocks adequate, opposition blames mismanagement 

Solar power replacing diesel in irrigation. Photo: Collected

Diesel-powered irrigation pumps to be replaced with solar system within 5 yrs: PM

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Brahmanbaria farmer finds success through commercial earthworm farming

An aerial view of Chattogram Port. File Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Financing crunch hits agri-machinery imports, slowing mechanisation

A farmer stands in a flooded field as rising waters threaten Boro crops and deepen harvest uncertainty. Photo: TBS

10 lakh farm families in Bangladesh need emergency agri-aid: FAO

Representational image. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

10 lakh farm families in Bangladesh need emergency agri aid: FAO

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New cabinet committee formed on fertiliser issues