The Guardian Heat waves are no longer just a nuisance—they are a direct threat to the world’s food system. Farmers are unable to work in the fields, livestock are suffering from heat exhaustion, and crop yields are declining. The United Nations has warned that if this continues, the livelihoods of more than a billion people […]
Bangladesh: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to providing a loan of $106 million to enhance water management and promote agricultural productivity in rural regions of Bangladesh. To formalize this agreement, the Bangladesh government and the ADB signed a loan agreement on Sunday, October 29. Additionally, an agreement was reached for a grant assistance […]
Bangladesh: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has recommended that Bangladesh classify rubber as an agricultural product, following the examples set by India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The committee has also requested the preparation of an updated list detailing areas where rubber plantations may become unsustainable within […]