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We had about 10 acres of land taken by the river: Shahidul

We had about 10 acres of land taken by the river: Shahidul

SHAHIDUL Islam (Farmer, Anantaram, Pirgachha, Rangpur) has planted jute on his 20 decimals of land. Although jute cultivation is apparently decreasing according to him, prices are far better than they used to be. He has only settled here a few years ago and has not yet been able to buy more land for intense cultivation. […]

October 4, 2008 | By | Reply More
We try and work hard: Gani

We try and work hard: Gani

Osman Gani (a Farmer, Parkunda, Ranishankhail, Thakurgaon) and his father work their 113 decimals between themselves. They cannot afford to hire hands even during the peak seasons when the job has to be done in a few days if not hours. “That’s especially the case when we find water levels rising and the paddy is […]

September 30, 2008 | By | Reply More
Heeding Climate Change Warnings

Heeding Climate Change Warnings

With a predicted sea level rise of one metre by 2100, Vietnam may end up being one of the nations worst hit by climate change. Such a rise would affect five percent of the land area, 11 percent of the population and seven

September 29, 2008 | By | Reply More
The quantity of livestock I possess has come down significantly: Karuna Rani Sarker

The quantity of livestock I possess has come down significantly: Karuna Rani Sarker

“Previously, an area stretching out to about two to three bighas would yield an estimated amount of eight maunds of rice, now, my two bighas barely yield two and a half maunds”, says Karuna Rani Sarker, a resident of the Dumuria village, Phulbaria, Khulna. “I own eight cows along with 5 calves but the quantity […]

September 28, 2008 | By | Reply More
6.1 bln dlrs Climate Investment Funds

6.1 bln dlrs Climate Investment Funds

The World Bank said Friday that 10 nations had pledged more than 6.1 billion dollars to its new investment funds aimed at helping developing countries fight global warming. The Climate Investment Funds, launched on July 1, are aimed at providing “interim,

September 27, 2008 | By | Reply More