Khwabnama: One of the greatest Bengali novels depicts the socio-political scene in rural pre-partition Bangladesh
Khwabnama by Akhtaruzzaman Elias, translated by Arunava Sinha is a beautiful mosaic of magical realism, lyrical poetry and prose that captures the politics of majoritarianism that wreaks havoc on the lives of the common men and women. Arunava Sinha’s translation of one of the greatest Bengali novels depicts the socio-political scene in rural pre-partition Bangladesh. Akhtaruzzaman […]
UN officials says rural Afghans have critical need for aid
Four million Afghans are facing “a food emergency” and the majority live in rural areas where $36 million is urgently needed for the coming months to ensure the planting of winter wheat, feed for livestock, and cash assistance for vulnerable families, the elderly and disabled, a U.N. official said Tuesday. Rein Paulsen, director of the […]
Article: How Assam’s cow protection law could devastate the state’s already-stressed rural economy
Rajib Sutradhar Barely three months after the Bharatiya Janata Party was reelected in Assam, the state government moved the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill 2021 to protect cows, a sacred animal for most Hindus. On July 12, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced the Bill to replace the Assam Cattle Preservation Act 1950, claiming that […]
OP-ED: Rural, but not agricultural
Non-farm activity was once a minor appendage to farming in rural Bangladesh. But now, such activities are an important source of income for rural people In my previous column, I had pointed out that all districts in Bangladesh have not experienced the same degree of poverty reduction and that one of the factors explaining this […]
Bangabandhu’s rural and agro-based development outlook and the ethical finance strategy
Shah Md Ahsan Habib | Published: August 14, 2021 21:44:21 | Updated: August 14, 2021 21:55:17 Bangabandhu’s development approach and the outlook on ethical finance in independent Bangladesh was embodied in the founding of the First Five Year Plan (1973-1978) of the country. In line with the need of the war-devastated and highly exploited inhabitants, […]
Farmer, doctor encourages rural communities to get vaccinated – Farm and Dairy
Farm and Dairy file photo By Dr. Kevin Sharrett Farmers put up with a lot of misinformation about modern agriculture. There are numerous articles on the many misconceptions that exist. Talk with just about any farmer, and he or she will welcome discussions about safe and abundant food production and the groceries you buy, land […]
New farm check-in app is latest tool in fight against spread of pests and diseases
Biosecurity is one of the greatest challenges for agriculture, with exotic pests, diseases and weeds already costing the sector millions of dollars every year. Key points: The ‘Farm Check-In’ app has been launched as a new biosecurity measure Farmers are hopeful it will assist to prevent the spread of pest and diseases between properties Concerns […]
IFAD projects helped 123m rural people across the globe in 2020
FE ONLINE REPORT | Published: July 29, 2021 19:54:08 | Updated: July 30, 2021 08:31:06 The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) projects were able to reach 123 million rural people across the globe in 2020 including Bangladesh, says a report published on Thursday. The organisation stepped up its fight against hunger, poverty and […]
Dykstra clan from rural Bigelow to be honored as Nobles County’s Farm Family of the Year | The Globe
The Dykstras operate D&S Hilltop Farms, which consists of a 300-plus head dairy operation and approximately 2,000 acres of corn, soybeans, alfalfa, oats and pasture. Steve and Esther are raising the third generation on the family farm in Bigelow Township. While the Dykstras won’t be able to attend the Farmfest recognition — it’s the same […]
Organic crops join push to ease rural poverty in Ivory Coast
Agathe Vanie looks proudly at the products on the shelves of her shop, the first organic stall in the southern central Ivory Coast city of Divo. “We can make money,” she says. A farmer by profession, Vanie is the president of Walo, a non-profit organisation she founded to bring local women together to grow and […]