Mango Production & Technology in Bangladesh

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the most common, important and popular fruits in Bangladesh. It is considered as the ''king of fruits''. Besides, having delicious taste, captivating flavor with multifarious color, it is an excellent source of nutritive values.

Bangladesh is one of the major mango producing countries along with India, Pakistan, Mexico, Brazil, the Philippines, etc. (Alexander, 1989). In Bangladesh, mango occupies about an area of 50,491 ha with a production of 187220 tones according to BBS, 2003. It is now in an increasing trend in area by 112% and in production by 116% in the year of 2000-01 compared to 1984-85 (BBS, 2002).

Pigeon Rearing

Pigeon farming is very interesting, profitable and it is a very familiar domestic bird. It is considered as the symbol of peace. Almost all types of people, who have facilities, raise some pigeon in their home. Pigeon rearing requires low labor and investment and also can be raised in leisure time. The meat of baby pigeon (squab) is very tasty, nutritious and restorative. On the other hand pigeon rearing can be a great source of some extra income. Raising pigeon in modern method is very profitable than traditional way. So, to be successful in pigeon rearing modern farming method is a must.

Soil Fertility Management & Soil Acidity and Liming

The goal of soil fertility management is to create soil chemical conditions that encourage plant growth and supply required nutrients in the amounts and at the times they are most needed. Liming materials and plant nutrients may be added to the soil in many forms and can be done so in a way that maximizes the economic benefits of nutrients while minimizing any environmental impact. The ways in which crops respond to these applications often are different because some soils have inherent physical limitations to plant growth. Soil testing is the best guide to soil fertility. Plant tissue analysis also may be helpful when used in conjunction with soil testing. Some highlights of soil fertility management are presented in the following sections.

Plant Nutrients

The plant nutrients taken up by crops during the growing season may come from many sources, including soil reserves, added fertilizer or manure, and crop residues. Nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are required in large quantities, while others are required in very small quantities. Nutrients such as sulfur, calcium, and magnesium are required in intermediate quantities. Soil supplies for nutrients required in small quantities (micro-nutrients) need not be large, but the nutrients must be available to the plant.

Quail Farming

Quail farming is very easy and entertaining because it is the smallest species of poultry bird. The Japanese scientists first turned the wild quail to domestic bird. Commercial quail farming in Japan spread tremendously. Now, people throughout the world performing quail farming commercially for meat and egg production. Quail farming is very profitable like chicken and duck farming. Almost all types of weather condition is suitable for quail farming. Meat and eggs of quail is very tasty and nutritious. Quail egg is very nutritious than other poultry egg because it contains comparatively much protein, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, B1 and B2. Quail farming can play a vital role to meet up the demand of nutrition. Quail farming needs small capital and labor. It can be raised in accordance with other poultry birds.

Importance of Fish Farming in Bangladesh

Fishes plays a very important role in the employment, national economic development, providing nutrition and earning foreign currency. About 5.3% incomes come from fish among the total national income. Bangladesh has great advantages of fish farming for environmental and natural facilities. The importance of fish farming in in Bangladesh for improving nutrition condition, increasing employment, earning foreign currency and improving socioeconomic condition etc. are described below.

Common Carp Nursery Pond Management

Nursery ponds are very important for producing fish seeds/fingerlings. Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) nursery pond management in Rajshahi city was observed for a period of 6 months in 2009. Findings are briefly described here.

Pre-stocking management:

• Pond collection: Majority farmer collected ponds through lease system. Lease duration was generally 3 years and pond collection cost was reasonable.

Home fortification of foods

The sheer size of the global malnutrition problem remains staggering.  Nearly 50 per cent of the world’s infants and young children suffer from anemia caused by a lack of the right nutrients.  The direct effects that this and other nutrition deficiencies can have on a child's health and growth can be extreme.  But beyond that, a simple lack of the all the needed micronutrients can affect a child's ability to learn in school, undertake work as an adult effectively and fight off disease throughout their life.  It is not surprising therefore that both treatment and prevention of child malnutrition is high on the agenda of Governments, NGOs and companies alike.

Different Type of Soils in Bangladesh

Physio-graphic units:

There are 23 physio-graphic units under 3 geomorphologic (geo-earth; morphi-form; logos-knowledge) division of Bangladesh soil-

  
A. Flood Plain Areas (80% of the country)
  B. Terrace Areas (80% of the country)

  C. Hill Areas (12% of the country) 

Bee Farming

Sweeping the bees from their natural environment and farming in cage by scientific methods and modern technological ways is called apiculture or bee farming. According to the weather of our country, Indian bee is most suitable for farming. These types of bees are small in size, golden colored with white stripe. They usually lives in the hole of trees in multiple parallel room. Accessing routes are arranged with parallel hole. In scientific bee farming system bee cages are made in this method. Farming bees in this system is called apiculture.