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Bangladesh : Maize cultivation getting a boost in Naogaon

Maize cultivation is expanding in 11 upazilas due to favorable conditions, fair prices, and local agricultural support. The Department of Agricultural Extension...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh : Rising commodity prices worsen hardships for Dhaka’s low-income families

In Dhaka, despite an abundant supply of winter vegetables, prices remain high, disappointing many consumers. While costs for potatoes, onions, and eggs...

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Wheat News in English

Tracking the fields: Wheat sowing maintains momentum, mustard still down

As of December 6, sowing of rabi crops has reached 49.36 million hectares, showing a 1.5% increase over last year. Acreage for...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh Edible oil crisis: Traders blame S Alam halting imports, incur 15% loss due to hike in int’l market

Soybean oil prices in Bangladesh have surged due to halted imports by S Alam Group, which holds a 20-28% market share, and...

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Rice News in English

BARC launches high-yield, climate-resilient varieties of wheat, rice

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has introduced eight new climate-resilient crop varieties, including wheat, rice, and oilseeds, developed using radiation-based mutation...

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Sugar News in English

India sugar prices hit 18-month low, mills struggle to make cane payments

Indian sugar prices dropped to a 1.5-year low due to ample supplies, hindering mills' ability to pay farmers for sugarcane. Wholesale prices...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh Govt asks private sector to import, sell 3.92 lakh tonnes rice by 22 December

The government has approved 92 private sector companies to import 3.92 lakh tonnes of rice, including 2.73 lakh tonnes of boiled rice...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme leads to savings of more than Rs 75,000 Crore of foreign exchange during last three years

The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has significantly impacted stakeholders. Over the last three years, it facilitated farmer payments of ₹57,552 crore,...