Seven-fold rise in production in 12 years; Bangladesh looks to exporting maize in near future

The government is extending assistance, incentives, and trainings to farmers

The multipurpose use of maize is the main reason behind its cultivation

Local DAE sources said they had set the target for maize cultivation this year at 7,780 hectares

DAE officials said the farmers are showing huge interest in expanding maize cultivation

DAE fears the invasive pests may spread to Bangladesh and asked farmers to be alert

Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has been promoting maize cultivation as an alternative to...

Using surface water to irrigate will decrease the strain on groundwater and reduce the threat of arsenic...