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Vermicompost improves soil quality and helps produce safe food
Gunjon Rema from Kalmakanda, Netrakona Vermicompost plays a crucial role in sustainable agricultural development and maintaining soil health. With the view to promote vermicompost, BARCIK organized an experience-sharing visit on “Vermicompost Production and Use” at the Veluatoli ...
Continue Reading...Farmers in Netrakona Select 8 Preferred Rice Varieties
By Abdur Rob, from Netrakona As part of efforts to identify native rice varieties suitable for the region during the upcoming Boro 2025 season, farmers in Netrakona selected eight preferred rice varieties at a Farmer Field Day event. The event was organized under the guidance of BARCIK as part ...
Continue Reading...Farmers’ statement on earth day: Nature based Farming is safe and eco-friendly
By Md. Touhidul Islam from Rajshahi On the occasion of Earth Day, a discussion event was held in Karigorpara, Bargachhi Union of Paba Upazila, in Rajshahi focusing on eco-friendly farming practices and vermicompost production. The event was organized by a local community group with support from ...
Continue Reading...‘The harvest season of Boro rice is the happiest time for us’
Sattyaranjan Saha, from Harirampur, Manikganj The majority of people in Bengladesh depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Based on the nature of high, medium, and low lands, farmers cultivate different crops. In Harirampur, local varieties of Boro rice have long been cultivated along the ...
Continue Reading...Banana cultivation shows farmers ray of hope
Satyaranjan Saha, Harirampur, Manikganj ‘I live alongside the Padma River. During the months of Phalgun and Chaitra, sandy chars emerge on the Padma’s riverbed, while in Ashar and Shravan, deep waters cover the land. During the monsoon, rainwater and the Padma’s currents deposit fertile ...
Continue Reading...We are benefiting agriculture and farmers by conserving native seeds
The concluding coordination meeting of the project titled “People’s Led Biodiversity Conservation in haor area in Netrakona“, implemented by the BARCIK and funded by Share the Planet Association, was held at the BARCIK Rameshwarpur Resource Center recently. ...
Continue Reading...Agroecology Practices Ensure an Eco-Friendly livelihood
By Md. Nazrul Islam, from Manikganj A discussion meeting on agroecology and biodiversity conservation was held in Manikganj under the theme “Protect Diversity, Build a Green Earth.” The event was presided over by Md. Abdul Khaleq, an agriculturist and convener of the District Green ...
Continue Reading...Our Soil is healthy because we don’t use chemical fertilizer
Samuyel Hasda, from Ghior, Manikganj Spice crops like coriander have been used since ancient times. Coriander leaves and powder enhance the flavor of cooking, and they are also rich in medicinal properties. It is hard to find someone who hasn’t tried mashed coriander leaves (bharta)! The loamy ...
Continue Reading...Dulal Mia’s Farmer’s Academy!
By Md. Ohidur Rahman, from Netrakona Farmers’ influence in agriculture is growing, whether we want to refer to it as the “green revolution,” “modern agriculture,” or “development.” Farmers’ internal dependence, helpfulness, experience, expertise, ...
Continue Reading...Tarulata’s initiative affords nutrition for her family members
Biswajit Mondal from Shyamnagar, Satkhira Tarulata Gayan, wife of Rabindranath Gayan is living at village Korchahati under Bhurulia union. They have four daughters and are all married. Rabindranath’s health condition is not good, so Tarulata is working hard for their livelihood. ...
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