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Methane emission cut in agriculture depends on applying scientific insights

Reducing methane emission from agriculture will depend on how effectively scientific insights are translated into everyday farming practice, supported by strong institutions, clear guidance, and farmer-driven delivery systems, observed speakers at a workshop on Wednesday.The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Bangladesh country office organised the day-long workshop 'Methane Reduction...

IDCOL resumes financing for solar irrigation pumps

Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) has officially resumed its financing support for Solar Irrigation Pumps (SIPs) with a renewed strategy and structure, marking a significant step toward decarbonising Bangladesh's agricultural sector. To commemorate this milestone, IDCOL hosted a signing ceremony at its Multipurpose Conference Hall in Dhaka on Tuesday, says...

Oil steady, possible Indian halt of Russia imports lends support

LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters): Oil prices were stable on Thursday as traders prepared for a potential halt to India's Russian oil imports, which could reshape flows and boost demand for supplies from elsewhere.US President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pledged on Wednesday that India would stop buying...

BADC MARKS 64TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) held a discussion on the occasion of its 64th founding anniversary at the Seminar Hall of Krishi Bhaban in Dhaka on Thursday, with the participation of all officers and employees. BADC Chairman (Grade-1) Md. Ruhul Amin Khan addressed the event as the chief guest.

Rare earths: strategic metals key to future tech

BEIJING, Oct 16 (AFP): Rare earths are minerals used to make magnets crucial to the auto, electronic and defence industries, as well as in renewable energy.The US Treasury Secretary slammed export curbs imposed by Beijing last week on technologies used for rare-earth mining, smelting, and other processing steps.Scott Bessent said...

Safe-haven surge, Fed rate-cut bets drive gold to new record highs

Gold hit a record high for the fourth straight session on Thursday, as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal on brewing US-China trade tensions and the US government shutdown, with bets on interest rate cuts fueling the momentum, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.8 per cent at $4,242.65 per ounce,...

Grain trader Bunge lowers 2025 profit forecast after closing Viterra deal

US grain trader and processor Bunge on Wednesday lowered its 2025 earnings forecast following its merger with Viterra, and said it is overhauling segment and volume reporting to align with its integrated operations, reports Reuters.Shares of the company, however, rose 11.6 per cent in early trading. UBS analyst Manav Gupta...

Japan urges united G7 response to China rare earths curbs

TOKYO, Oct 16 (AFP): Group of Seven nations should unite in responding to China's rare-earth export curbs, Japan's finance minister said Thursday."Japan is deeply concerned about the extensive export restrictions on rare earths announced by China last week, and the G7 should unite in dealing with the issue," Katsunobu Kato...

US airline group urges end to government shutdown, citing aviation risks

WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters): The head of a US airline trade group urged an end to the 15-day government shutdown, citing concerns about rising pressure faced by air traffic controllers working without pay."It's got to stop like now, because every day that goes by, the pressures get higher, the risks...