Harvesting of T-Aman rice going on in Netrakona | Agriculture News
Harvesting of T-Aman rice going on in Netrakona NETRAKONA, Nov 30, 2023 (BSS) – The harvesting of Transplanted -Aman (T-Aman) rice is going on in full swing in all the ten upazilas of the district, widely known as rice surplus area in the country. Farmers are now passing busy times with harvesting the paddy in […]
Bumper Aman rice yield expected in Rangpur
Farmers are expecting a bumper production of Aman rice this season as harvest of the major cereal crop continues in full swing with excellent yield rate making them happy in Rangpur agriculture region. Officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said a bumper production of Aman rice will contribute to ensuring national food security […]
Targeted rice output unlikely as Midhili hits coast extensively
The country’s expected rice production has become difficult as cyclone ‘Midhili’ has devastated mature Aman plants along with winter crops on several thousand hectares of land in vast areas of the coastal regions in the last two days, causing enormous losses for the farmers. Farmers in Chattogram, Khulna, Kushtia, Faridpur, Jashore, Barishal, Cumilla, Noakhali regions […]
Farmers expecting bumper Aman rice output in Rangpur region | Agriculture News
Farmers expecting bumper Aman rice output in Rangpur region RANGPUR, Nov 17, 2023 (BSS) – Farmers are expecting a bumper production of Aman rice this season as harvest of the major cereal crop continues in full swing with excellent yield rate making them happy in Rangpur agriculture region. Officials of the Department of Agricultural […]
BADC, IRRI work together to expand new rice variety
Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation and International Rice Research Institute jointly organised crop cafeteria evaluation event at BADC Madhupur Farm in Tangail on Saturday to facilitate the scientific evaluation and selection processes of new varieties by different stakeholders for a particular ecology. The event was coordinated by the BADC’s chief coordinator of research cell Dr Md […]
Tk 108 crore incentive for high-yield rice growers
Star Business Report Mon Nov 13, 2023 04:46 PM Last update on: Mon Nov 13, 2023 09:26 PM Farmers in the Towakul union of the Gowainghat upazila in Sylhet have started harvesting Aman rice crops. Although their yields are projected to be lower due to recent inclement weather, farmers were satisfied as they have the […]
Ministry instructs for rice seeds to be sold directly to farmers organisation and rice farmers
PETALING JAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has instructed that rice seeds be sold directly to Regional Farmers’ Organisation (PPK) and farmers from Oct 11, 2023, to ensure sufficient supply for the planting season. Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said the ministry is ensuring an abundant supply of legal […]
A revolution in rice cultivation
Agriculture plays a vital role in the economy of Bangladesh, with rice being the staple food of the nation. In recent years, the government has been actively promoting scientific research and innovation in the agricultural sector to enhance productivity and ensure food security. One such breakthrough is the introduction of “Bangabandhu dhan100,” a high-yielding rice […]
‘Attaining autarky advisable during times of rice trade restrictions’
Bangladesh needs to ensure self-sufficiency in cereal productions, especially in rice, its staple, considering the current insecurity in availability of rice and price volatility of cereals in the international commodity market. In an interview with Dhaka Tribune this week, Siraj Hussain, former agriculture secretary of India, placed special emphasis on Bangladesh employing everything at its […]
Aromatic rice exporters suffer blow as govt ‘abruptly’ bans export
Bangladesh has imposed an indefinite ban on all kinds of rice exports, including aromatic varieties, just three months after giving permission for it. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure better food security in the country. But rice exporters, who had just started shipping aromatic rice after a long pause, observed […]