Heavy rain causes Tk 83 crore worth of crop losses, saves 2 lakh tonnes of fuel

Storms and heavy rain last month damaged a range of crops, including maize. For maize farmers, it was a cruel blow, as many had turned to the cereal after repeated losses from low potato prices.

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Severe damage reported at 30 villages; farmers fear yields may drop by half

Litchi farmers in Pabna are expecting a bumper harvest and record-breaking profits this summer after years of heavy losses -- thanks to favourable weather conditions.

Strong blooms across orchards have fuelled hopes of a bumper harvest, though farmers remain wary of storms

A shortage of diesel supply is disrupting irrigation for Boro cultivation in Khulna, leaving marginal farmers worried about losing their crops at a crucial stage.

In Sapahar’s Lakshmipur village, falling groundwater levels force farmers to abandon traditional crops

Favourable weather ensures good yields, but low prices leave farmers frustrated

He said that farmers will receive compensation through insurance if their crops are damaged by floods or other natural calamities

The government has decided to pay the loans and interest owed to banks for farmers whose debts have been waived, on the condition that all cases filed against those farmers are withdrawn.

Heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday nights submerged Rabi-season crops, including potatoes, across several northern districts.

Agricultural land across Rangpur district is gradually shrinking, with vast stretches of arable land are being used for non-agricultural purposes such as housing development and industrial establishments, brick kilns, and other infrastructures.

Long-awaited showers raise hopes for fresh bud growth and improved tea production

Water accumulates in paddy fields after two days of rainfall, sparing farmers from pumping groundwater and reducing diesel expenses

Farmers from shoal areas within the Teesta, Brahmaputra and Dharla rivers in Rangpur region reaped a bumper harvest of sweet pumpkins this season, but low market prices have left many struggling to recover the production costs.

These will serve farmers directly