Perception of farmers on climate change and its impacts on
As per the statistics maintained by the Department of Agriculture (DoA), major crops grown by the farmers are rice, maize, minor cereals, fruits and nuts, vegetables and spices (Chhogyel and Ghimiray 2018; DoA 2016). However, with the impacts of climate change intensifying in the near future, food security is likely to be a major issue and to
A practical manual for producers and exporters from Asia
The implementation of GAP standards in Malaysia started with the introduction of the Farm Accreditation Scheme of Malaysia (SALM) in 2002 by the Department of Agriculture (DOA). SALM is a programme designed to accredit farms that adopt Good agricultural practices, are operated in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way, and yield quality
Fertilizer Requirement for Densely Planted Okra Abelmoschus
The spacing recommended by the Department of Agriculture (DOA) for okra is not followed by the majority of farmers in the dry zone but denser planting is practiced. This is mainly due to low marketable fruit characteristics and low gross and marketable yields under wider spacing recommended by the DOA (Unpublished data).
Member Countries | The East Asia Plant Variety Protection Forum
Click the URL to enter the top webpage of the Malaysia Plant Variety Protection website. You can browse the Word file of each technical guideline by the following steps: (1) Double-click the “DUS Test Guidelines” menu in the “Plant Breeder’s Right” menu, and you will see 7 titles, such as the Fruits, Ornamentals etc.
Agricultural practices in Thailand maximise rice production
The five current mandates of the DOA are as follows: Conduct research and development studies on various agricultural disciplines concerning crops and farm mechanisation. Provide services on the analysis, inspection, quality certification and advice on soil, water, fertiliser, crops, agricultural inputs production and products.
- Where is Department of Agricultural Marketing located?
- Department of Agricultural Marketing (Bengali: কৃষি বিপণন অধিদপ্তর) is a government department responsible for marketing agricultural products and techniques in Bangladesh and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is under the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Where did the Department of Agricultural Marketing come from?
- Department of Agricultural Marketing traces its origin to the Marketing department proposed in 1934 and founded in 1935 in East Bengal, British Raj. In 1943 it was placed under the Department of Agriculture and Industries.
- Why is agriculture important in Bangladesh?
- Being an agrarian society, people of Bangladesh are greatly dependent on various forms of agriculture. It is the main source of rural job in the country having over 87% people somewhat related to agri-based economy. In 2016, according to World Bank, agriculture contributed to 14.77% of country's GDP.
- Why is horticultural production not well documented in Bangladesh?
- Horticultural production is not well documented in Bangladesh like cereals. In th e past, the Bangladesh was a food deficit country for a long time (Hossain et a l. 2005, Alam 2011). Therefore, the production of some horticultural crops declined. The demand for food in Bangladesh is changing rapidly.
- When did East Pakistan become a Department of Agricultural Marketing?
- In 1954, the Government of East Pakistan organized it as the Directorate of Agricultural Marketing under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation, and Relief. In 1960 the provincial restructuring committee created sub-divisional and district level offices of the department.
- What is poultry farming in Bangladesh?
- Poultry farming in Bangladesh is the process of keeping various types of birds for meat, egg, feather, or sale. In Bangladesh, poultry birds are primarily used for meat and egg consumption. The weather in Bangladesh is perfect for raising poultry, with several types of poultry birds having been domesticated for many years.