Big time mechanization in farmers’ rescue
Farm labour force to halve in 10 years, government decides to give more subsidies on agro machinery and forms committee to expedite mechanization program. Farmers in Bangladesh employ power tillers…
Bandarban malta spreads across the country
Good production of malta oranges has elevated the spirits of farmers in the hills of Bandarban district. This has also led to its nationwide distribution, thanks to the increasing demand… The fruits are available in local markets between Tk 150-200 per dozen, with malta farmers expressing satisfaction over its fair prices.
Bangladesh close to releasing Golden Rice
Visiting Nobel Laureate Sir Richard John Roberts made the announcement at a regional seminar in Dhaka after he held an impromptu meeting with the ministers of agriculture and environment on Sunday Bangladesh will take a decision on the release of the world’s first Vitamin-A enriched rice variety by November 15. Visiting Nobel Laureate Sir Richard…