Agricultural Resources of Bangladesh

Contents

• What are agricultural resources?
• The main 5 agricultural resources are.
• The main crops of Bangladesh.
• The top 10 agricultural products.
• As Bangladesh is suitable for agricultural resources
• What is Bangladesh famous for producing?
• What is agriculture sector in Bangladesh?
• Conclusion

What are agricultural resources?

Agricultural resources means the land and on-farm buildings, equipment, manure processing and handling facilities and processing and handling facilities which contribute to the production, preparation and marketing of crops, livestock and livestock products as a commercial enterprise, including a commercial horse.

The 5 agricultural resources are - 

The major agricultural products can be broadly grouped into foods, fibers, fuels and raw materials (such as rubber). Food classes include cereals (grains), vegetables, fruits, oils, meat, milk, eggs and fungi.

The main crops of Bangladesh.

Rice, wheat, maize, potato, pulses, and oil seeds are major food crops in Bangladesh. While rice is the primary staple food and the most important crop, wheat and maize are of second and third importance.

The top 10 agricultural products?

There is a wide array of crops grown on U.S. farms, including vegetable farms, row crop farms, and tree nut operations, among many others. According to USDA Economic Research Service (ERS), the top 10 produce crops in the U.S. are:

Corn. It is the most widely produced feed grain in the United States, the majority of which goes towards feeding livestock. Over 90 million acres of corn are grown for feed, industrial products, and food and beverage products like cereal, alcohol, and sweeteners.

 

Cotton. The U.S. is the world’s third largest producer of cotton, one of the most important textile fabrics. The U.S. is the world’s leading exporter of cotton, and the industry contributes $21 billion a year to the economy and generates over 125,000 jobs.

 

Fruit. Many different fruits are grown in the U.S., including apples, berries, citrus, and melons. Together with the tree nut industry, the fruit industry contributes over $25 billion in farm cash receipts.

 

Tree Nuts. Tree nuts like almonds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pistachios are grown many different places in the U.S. Along with the fruit industry, the tree nut industry makes up 13 percent of the total receipts for all agricultural commodities and 7 percent for all crops. However, both the fruit and tree nuts industries face competition from foreign imports.

 

Rice. Rice is grown exclusively in the southern U.S. and California with three different types of rice grown, short-, medium-, and long-grain. The U.S. exports approximately half of its rice sales volume to global markets.

 

Soybean and Oil Crops. The U.S. is the leading soybean producer and exporter in the world. Soybeans account for about 90% of U.S. oilseed production, but we also produce other oilseeds, such as peanuts, sunflower seed, canola, and flax.

 

Sugar and Sweeteners. The U.S. is both one of the world’s largest producers of sugar and other sweeteners and one of the greatest consumers. Sugars can come from sugarcane, sugarbeets and high fructose corn syrup.

 

Vegetables. The vegetable industry is comprised of a variety of sectors. It can be split into vegetables grown for processing and those grown for fresh market sales. Upper Midwestern states like Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan and Pacific states like California, Washington, and Oregon grow the most acreage of vegetables for processing, while Florida, California, Arizona, Georgia and New York have the most acreage growing vegetables for the fresh market.

 

Pulses. Pulses include beans, peas, legumes, and peanuts. Along with the vegetable industry, pulses account for approximately 14 percent of U.S. cash crop receipts.

Wheat. Wheat is the third largest field crop in the U.S., both in acreage and gross farm receipts. About half of the U.S.’s wheat production is exported.

As Bangladesh is suitable for agricultural resources?

Because of Bangladesh's fertile soil and normally ample water supply, rice can be grown and harvested three times a year in many areas. Due to a number of factors, Bangladesh's labour-intensive agriculture has achieved steady increases in food grain production despite the often unfavorable weather conditions.

Bangladesh has an abundance of low-cost labor, a climate that allows crops to grow year round, and some of the most fertile soil in the world. Most soils in Bangladesh are alluvial, meaning they are good, arable land, but highly susceptible to flooding.

What is Bangladesh famous for producing?

Bangladesh produces a variety of agricultural products such as rice, wheat, corn, legumes, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, and dairy products. Rice is the main staple in the Bangladeshi diet.

What is agriculture sector in Bangladesh?

Agriculture is the largest employment sector in Bangladesh, making up 14.2 percent of Bangladesh's GDP in 2017 and employing about 42.7 percent of the workforce. ... Because of Bangladesh's fertile soil and normally ample water supply, rice can be grown and harvested three times a year in many areas.

Agriculture plays a critical role in transforming economies to reach the goal, along with achieving other essential development goals like ensuring food security and improving nutrition. ... For this process to be successful, the agricultural sector must be modernized.

Conclusion

Increasing the production, distribution, and adoption of stress-tolerant seed varieties and promoting these varieties to farmers who need them but are not aware of their availability or the respective farming practices. Promoting high-yielding seed varieties, which boost agricultural output.