Vermicompost and early-season transplanting improve yield and profitability of Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) in subtropical Bangladesh
Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea L. var. gemmifera), a nutritionally rich cole crop, are cultivated for their compact axillary buds and are considered a high-value winter vegetable in temperate and subtropical production systems. The crop is valued for its significant content of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and health-promoting phytochemicals, which enhance its dietary and functional importance […]
Clinical disease patterns in cattle and goats attending Upazila Veterinary Hospital of Uzirpur, Barishal, Bangladesh
The livestock sector is an integral component of Bangladesh’s agricultural economy, significantly contributing to food security, rural livelihoods, employment generation, and poverty reduction (Datta et al., 2024). Cattle and goats, the primary livestock species, are reared by smallholder farmers and provide milk, meat, manure, hides, skins, and draft power. Beyond their economic contributions, these animals […]
Transforming horticultural productivity with organic manures in geotextile vertical farming
Urban agriculture is increasingly recognized as a viable strategy to enhance food and nutrition security, especially in densely populated cities with limited arable land (Hassan et al., 2021). Rooftop and vertical farming systems offer opportunities to utilize underused urban spaces for producing fresh vegetables and spices close to consumers, while also improving microclimates and environmental […]
Reprogramming life for a sustainable future: The role of genetic engineering in global health and food security
The twenty-first century is marked by an unprecedented convergence of global challenges, including rapid population growth, accelerating climate change, the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases, widespread nutritional insecurity, and progressive environmental degradation (Bloom and Cadarette, 2019). These interconnected pressures place extraordinary strain on human health systems, agricultural productivity, and ecological stability. Global food systems […]