Rice is not just Bangladesh’s principal crop — it is the backbone of the nation’s food system, rural economy, and cultural identity. From daily meals to national economic planning, rice underpins nearly every aspect of agricultural life in Bangladesh. Despite having limited arable land and one of the highest population densities in the world, Bangladesh… Continue reading Why Rice Remains the Backbone of Bangladesh’s Rural Economy
Canada is the second-largest country in the world by total land area, spanning roughly 9,984,670 square kilometres, yet only a small fraction of this vast territory is suitable for agriculture. According to the 2021 Census of Agriculture by Statistics Canada, farmland covers approximately 62.2 million hectares, equal to 622,000 square kilometres. In practical terms, this… Continue reading How Much of Canada Is Actually Farmland?
California is synonymous with almonds. An astounding 100 percent of almonds exported from the U.S and nearly 80 percent of the world’s almonds come from the fertile valleys of the Golden State, where the combination of a mediterranean climate, deep soil, and a long growing season has created a global powerhouse in tree nut production.… Continue reading The Long Rise of California’s Almond Industry