Rice farming in drought-prone north-western Bangladesh is experiencing an uneven transition from mature mechanisation in land preparation and post-harvest operations to selective adoption of advanced labour- and water-saving technologies. This study examines the patterns, intensi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i4535
Soil and water salinity increasingly shape rice-production decisions in coastal Bangladesh, yet the availability of salt-tolerant (ST) rice does not automatically translate into farm-level adoption. This study examines the extent and spatial pattern of ST-rice adoption, varietal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i4507
Md. Sentu Rahman, Abu Sayem, Aburyhan Methun, Anjan Chandra Sharma, Abu Nayeem, Md. Mamunur Rashid, Razwanul Islam Nahid, Delwar Hossain & Md Romij Uddin·Asian Research Journal of Agriculture·2026
Weeds remain one of the most persistent constraints to profitable rice (Oryza sativa L.) production, competing aggressively with the crop for nutrients, moisture, light, and space throughout the vegetative stage. Sustainable, low-input weed management strategies are therefore nee...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3901