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Shafiqul Islam Rana, a young entrepreneur from Naogaon’s Mohadevpur, sells the oranges in local markets at Tk200 per kilogram, with some buyers even purchasing directly from the garden. Photo: UNB

The young entrepreneur who brought orange farming to Naogaon

Each tree produces at least 20 kilograms of oranges, meaning that around 900 kilograms of oranges will be harvested from the 45 trees

The renowned floating market in Jhalakathi’s Bhimruli is abuzz with activity as the hog plum season reaches its peak. The market, bustling with buyers and sellers from dawn to noon, is expected to generate an estimated Tk30 crore in hog plum sales this season. Photo: TBS

Hog Plum market booms, revitalising Jhalakathi's rural economy

(Left) Dragon fruit cultivation thrives in Tangail’s Ghatail upazila with the aid of advanced irrigation technology. High-efficiency irrigation sprinkler (right) ensures precise water distribution, boosts yield and reduces cost. Photo: Khorshed Alam, Collected

Sprinkler irrigation revolutionises fruit farming in Tangail

Mohammad Kamrul Hasan. Sketch: TBS

Scaling up, adding value: A roadmap for Bangladesh's agro-based industries

An area clear-felled for tobacco cultivation on the bank of the river Sangu in Bandarban. The chemicals used in tobacco farming also pollute the creeks – the main source of drinking water for hill communities. Photo: Syed Zakir Hussain

How tobacco farming is speeding up deforestation in the hills

A drone view shows solar panels as they stand on Dave Duttlinger's farmland that he leased to Dunns Bridge Solar LLC in Wheatfield, Indiana, U.S., April 5, 2024. REUTERS/Jim Vondruska

As solar capacity grows, some of America's most productive farmland is at risk

File Photo: TBS/Jahir Rayhan

Contract farming reduces costs and lowers the risk of antibiotic resistance

17.1% farmers changed agricultural practices due to climate change, Manusher Jonno Foundation said in a recent study that was presented tot he public on 24 January. Photo: Courtesy

17.1% farmers changed agricultural practices due to climate change: Manusher Jonno Foundation

File photo of onion cultivation. Photo: TBS

The mega farming push rolls out

Photo: Courtesy

Revolutionising poultry farming: Contract growers embrace enhanced practices

Heatwave, load-shedding put livestock farmers in tight spot

Heatwave, load-shedding put livestock farmers in tight spot

A detail view of a wheat field in Perwez, Belgium, July 28, 2022. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Contract farming in Mauritania: A new door of opportunity for Bangladeshi entrepreneurs

Congo offers contract farming opportunities for Bangladeshi companies

Congo offers contract farming opportunities for Bangladeshi companies