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Vatican Radio antennas stand in a field where the Vatican plans to build an agrivoltaic plant that could meet all its electricity needs with renewable energy, in Santa Maria di Galeria, Rome, Italy, 21 August 2026. Photo: REUTERS

Let there be sunlight: Vatican plans solar and agriculture plant to cover its electricity needs

The roughly 450-hectare Santa Maria di ​Galeria site, on Rome's northwestern outskirts, has hosted Vatican Radio's transmission facilities since the 1950s.

Off-season watermelon cultivation gains popularity among Khulna farmers

Off-season watermelon cultivation gains popularity among Khulna farmers

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

BB raises farm loan target by 54%, widens collateral-free loan coverage 

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

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

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

Farmer card

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

Photo: Courtesy

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