A troubling trend is taking root in the northern region of the country, particularly in districts like Rangpur and Lalmonirhat.

Agriculture Minister Abdus Shahid today said Bangladesh has not yet achieved self-sufficiency in jute seed production and still relies on imports from India

Bumper yield and good market price have brought smile to cauliflower growers in Rangpur region this season.

Only a year ago, the 7,000 bighas of swampland of Sashikhali beel in Bagerhat’s Shatgambuj union used to be barren due to inflow of water with high salinity from Doratana river through a sluice gate.

A rare paddy variety, which is cultivated in the remote shoals of  Brahmaputra basin under Kurigram district, is slowly but surely making its marks in the country’s rice market.

Plum production in different upazilas of Lalmonirhat and Kurigram has been largely hampered due to bad weather conditions early this season.

Vegetable growers in three unions of Nazirpur upazila are facing a huge setback as they may not get the expected production of crops due to unfavourable weather condition this season. 

An educated youth from Kalapara upazila sets the example by becoming a successful entrepreneur through chili and vegetable farming.

Around 220 bighas of low-lying land around the Burulia Beel in Jashore’s Keshabpur upazila have gone under water after the earthen fence of a fish enclosure collapsed due to heavy pressure of water.

Cattle rearing has become hugely difficult for the farmers in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram due to the bone-chilling cold that has been prevailing over the region for the last couple of weeks.

Farming of sweet potato has become a boon for growers in different upazilas of Jamalpur due to its less cultivation cost, but a satisfactory return.

A vast sunflower field, stretching across three acres, bathed in a sea of yellow hues. From a distance, it looks like a million tiny suns dancing in the wind. Ponds and green fields on both sides only add to the field’s intrigue, which is situated in Pabna Sadar’s Tebunia area.

Nestled amid ponds and green fields, Bangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation's seed production farm in Pabna Sadar's Tebunia area has become an unexpected tourist attraction, thanks to its expansive three-acre sunflower field in full bloom

Though it is now the peak time for Boro cultivation, the ongoing cold spell prevailing in the northern part of the country during the last few weeks has been compelling farmers and agricultural workers to stay inside their homes.

Cold weather persisting for almost three weeks is harming paddy and potato farming in different districts while vegetable growers fear pest attacks amid foggy conditions will damage their produce.

A young farmer in Pabna Sadar upazila is trying his luck by growing colourful cauliflower as it is easy to grow and provides better returns than the white variety.  

A college student from Ektarpur village of Jashore's Abhaynagar upazila has been successfully cultivating pearls on the rooftop of his house

Farmers in three upazilas of Meherpur are now cultivating ginger in sacks on commercial basis and earning good profits.

The government will provide smart cards to 2.27 crore farmers, aiming to promptly reach them with incentives and other services, Agriculture Secretary Wahida Akter said today

Deal signed for 3 lakh tonnes