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owed to banks for farmers whose debts have been waived, on the condition that all cases filed against those farmers are withdrawn.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

A two-month fishing ban in five hilsa sanctuaries will take effect from midnight tonight, aiming to boost production and protect jatka, young hilsa less than 10 inches.

Over 70% of trees in Rajshahi flowered, with favourable weather boosting prospects of higher yields

Potato growers across the country are bracing for financial losses for the second consecutive year as prices of one of the nation’s largest vegetable crops have plunged further during the peak harvesting season.

Within the next year, agri products will be exported on an industrial scale, he said

Authorities believe the halt would have a positive impact on conserving the Halda River’s fish resources

With the approval, the total number of rice varieties developed by BRRI rises to 127

The fisheries ministry issued a statement after news about such farming came to light

Make the data ready for the next government, says BB in an email sent to banks

This time, a vessel named MV WF Artemis brought in 58,359 tonnes

The adviser said that industry owners take loans from banks but often fail to repay them, while farmers struggle to access credit