Pouring resources into agricultural R&D for most impoverished nations is a game-changer
In the last hundred years, mankind accomplished an incredible feat in food production by multiplying crop harvests six-fold. Despite the global population growing at a slower rate of less than four times, this means that the average person today has access to a staggering 50% more food than their great-great-grandparents. Most of the increase in […]
Livestock resources boom, but their health care remains ignored
In the last one decade, Bangladesh’s livestock sector increased by around 8 crore to 43.24 crore, and burgeoning further – changing the agri landscape dominated by crop cultivation, boosting the national protein supply chain and generating employment in rural Bangladesh. But an acute shortage of veterinary professionals stands in the way of the changes, deterring […]
Brunei: a new door to human resources export
A fertiliser factory in Brunei. — Wikimedia Commons BRUNEI, a Southeast Asian country, has a strong economy, a high per capita income, rapid GDP growth, an excellent education and health system, and a high standard of living. Although small in size, the Muslim country is one of the richest in Asia, being a country that […]
FAMU launches agricultural center to identify resources, research to aid Black farmers
The college of love and charity recently reunited two lovebirds with their favorite classroom, the Florida A&M University Community Garden. Known for their work in sustainable agricultural practices, the Smarter by Nature urban farming couple Angelique Taylor and David “Kip” Ritchey are modern trailblazers when it comes to facilitating the relationship between “people and the environment.” […]
Promoting library culture to enrich human resources in Bangladesh
Library culture needs to be promoted across Bangladesh to fulfil the dream of ‘Sonar Bangla,’ free of illiteracy, hunger and poverty 19 November, 2022, 03:00 pm Last modified: 19 November, 2022, 03:20 pm Bishwo Shahitto Kendro’s mobile library attracts readers to read books on easy borrow and return policy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. “> Bishwo Shahitto […]
Generous aid to Ukraine is diverting resources away from other refugee crises around the world
Even before the current Ukraine crisis, a gap between global humanitarian needs and requisite funding to address them was growing. Nearly 10 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the ongoing war has produced over 7.7 million refugees. An additional 7 million Ukrainians have lost their homes and are struggling with […]
11 Ways You can be a Responsible Tourist | UNB
After almost coming to a standstill during the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism is bouncing back. This is good news for many workers and businesses in the tourism and hospitality sectors, but it could be bad for the planet. Around 2 billion people travel each year for tourism. Travel and tourism connect people and bring the world […]
Innoterra appoints Raj K. Mallavarapu as Group Chief Human Resources Officer – Agriculture Post
Innoterra provides high-tech and human-touch services to significantly increase the net income of its farming partners and drive the transition towards more regenerative farming practices Innoterra, a leading Swiss-Indian food and technology Platform Company with an operational footprint across 14 countries, today announced the appointment of Raj K. Mallavarapu as the Group Chief Human Resources […]
Women farmers demand access to land, resources
— UBINIG IT IS not a surprise to anyone that women make up the majority of the farmers — about 60–80 per cent — in Asia, Africa and other developing countries. In such countries, 80 per cent of the farmland is managed by small-scale farmers, and they are the ones who contribute in providing about […]
Marine cadets to help govt achieve SDG-14 by tapping ocean resources: PM
UNB, Dhaka Sun Mar 6, 2022 01:08 PM Last update on: Sun Mar 6, 2022 01:12 PM Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. File photo “> Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. File photo Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the important role of cadets from Marine Fisheries Academy will help the government achieve the SDG-14 by tapping ocean […]