Sugarcane farming gaining popularity in Gopalganj
GOPALGANJ, Nov 20: The high-yielding sugarcane variety, Eshwardi-34, is rapidly becoming popular, raising hopes for farmers living in Kasiani upazila in the district.According to Kasiani Upazila Agriculture Office, a total of 223 hectares of land have been brought under sugarcane farming this year. About 1,115 farmers are involved in this...
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Farmers' capacity, knowledge need recognition for sustainable agriculture
RAJSHAHI, Nov 20 (BSS): Earned capacity and indigenous knowledge of the grassroots farmers need to be recognised for sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture.Simultaneously, importance should be given to farmers' interests in production and preservation of paddy seeds.Many of the farmers are now seen selecting different indigenous paddy varieties, including Talmugur, Swarna...
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News in Brief -2024-11-21
Bogie of freight train derails in B'baria
BRAHMANBARIA, Nov 20: A bogie of a freight train derailed at Borohoron near Brahmanbaria rail station in Sadar upazila on Wednesday morning, snapping the rail communication with Dhaka through the up line. However, the train communication through the down line on Dhaka-Chattogram-Sylhet rail...
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