Starting an agriculture business in Bangladesh can be very lucrative owing to its rich agricultural heritage, favorable climate, and increasing demand for its agri-products. Following is a rundown of top 10 business ideas one could consider starting in Bangladesh:

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1. Poultry Farming

  • Budget: Rs 1,00,000 to 5,00,000 approx.
  • Process:
  1. Research and planning: Understand the market demand, poultry breeds desired, and best farming practices; get training on poultry farming if needed.
  2. Infrastructure Creation: Construction or renting of a poultry house with adequate ventilation, feeding, and water supply.
  3. Procurement of Chicks: Buying healthy chicks from a recognized supplier.
  4. Feeding and Care: Providing nutrition through a programmed feed and regular checks to avoid diseases.
  5. Marketing and Sales: Developing a marketing plan targeting local markets, restaurants, and wholesalers.

 

2.  Fish Farming- Aquaculture

  • Budget: Rs 1,50,000 to 7,00,000 approx.
  • Process:
  1. Site Selection and Preparation: A suitable site should be selected, preferably with easy access to water, and development of a pond or tank should be done accordingly.
  2. Selection of Fish Species: The species of fish for culture should be selected depending on market demand and environmental suitability.
  3. Collection of Fingerlings: Obtain fingerlings from a hatchery of repute.
  4. Feed Management: Establish an appropriate feed program for best performance.
  5. Harvesting and Marketing: The fish are to be taken out when they attain marketable size, and the same are to be sold to local vendors or export markets.

3.  Vegetable Growing

  • Budget: Rs 50,000 to 3,00,000 approx.
  • Procedure:
  1. Crop and Land Selection: Select vegetables in demand and acquire fertile land.
  2. Preparation of Soil: Testing of soil and land preparation with necessary fertilizers and organic matter.
  3. Sowing: Seeds or saplings are sown accordingly to the recommended distance and depth.
  4. Proper Irrigation and Pest Control: Proper irrigation with application of adequate pest control.
  5. Harvesting and Marketing: The fresh vegetables are to be picked and sold either in the local or wholesale markets.

 

4.  Dairy Farming

  • Budget: Rs 2,00,000 to 10,00,000 approx.
  • Process:
  1. Planning and Setup: Make a business plan and construct a shed or barn for keeping cows.
  2. Buying Cattle: Buy the high-yielding breeds of dairy cows like Holstein or Jersey.
  3. Nutrition and Health Care: Plan for a proper nutritious diet and schedule veterinary checkups from time to time. 
  4. Production and Processing of Milk: Provide appropriate equipment for milking and processing.
  5. Marketing: Distribution channels for milk and milk products.

 

5.  Fruit Cultivation

  • Budget: Rs 1,00,000 to 5,00,000 approx.
  • Process:
  1. Land Selection: Emphasis on land having the right soil fertility with ample water supply.
  2. Plantation and Maintenance: Plant fruit seedlings, ensuring proper irrigation and manuring.
  3. Control of Pests and Diseases: Apply the integrated pest management system.
  4. Harvesting: Fruits are to be picked at the peak of their ripeness.
  5. Processing and Selling: Selling of fruits in fresh forms or processing into items like jams, juices, etc.

 

6.  Spice Cultivation

  • Budget: Rs 30,000 to 2,00,000 approx.
  • Process:
  1. Selection of Spices and Grounds: Selection of spices that are in demand, like turmeric or ginger.
  2. Soil Preparation and Planting: Preparation of soil, sowing, and planting seeds or seedlings accordingly.
  3. Water Supply and Weeding: Regular watering and weeding.
  4. Harvesting: harvesting at the proper time keeps the spice quality intact.
  5. Processing and Marketing: Drying, grinding, and packaging for sale.

 

7.  Cultivation of Herbs and Medicinal Plants

  • Budget: Rs 40,000 to 2,00,000 approx.
  • Process:
  1. Variety of Herbs and Plants: Choose herbal plants, which would be of maximum demand.
  2. Land Preparation: Prepare the soil followed by planting herbs in similar conditions.
  3. Growth and Maintenance: Each herb has unique methods of growth and upkeep.
  4. Harvesting: Plants should be harvested at their peak medicinal quality.
  5. Processing and Selling: Dry the herbs and process them, then sell them to the local market or pharmaceutical companies.

 

8. Organic Farming

  • Budget: Rs.1,00,000 to 4,00,000 approx.
  • Process:
  1. Selection of Land and its Soil Health : Select proper land and improve soil fertility using organic compost.
  2. Plantation and Crop Rotation: Crop rotation and intercropping should be done in a regular manner so that the health of the soil can be maintained.
  3. Integrated Pest Management: Insecticides like neem oil and biological agents.
  4. Harvesting: To ensure quality, crops should be picked up at full maturity.
  5.  Certification and Marketing: Organic certification and the marketing of such products to health-conscious consumers.

 

9. Integrated Fish and Poultry Raising

  • Budget: Rs 1,00,000 to 6,00,000 approx.
  • Process:
  1. Site Preparation : Choose a proper pond or reservoir suitable for both fish and ducks. This has proper fencing so that the ducks are kept within the boundary.
  2. Stocking: Inoculation of fish species like roe, catla, or tilapia into the pond.
  3. Duck Farming: Ducks (Khaki Campbell or Indian Runner) can be reared for ecological balance by controlling the growth of pond vegetation and purifying the water.
  4. Feeding and Management: The ducks will produce organic manure, which acts as a growth enhancer for the fish. Supplement this with fish feed whenever necessary.
  5. Catching/Harvesting: Catch the ducks for their eggs and meat purposes, and the fish when they attain marketable size.
  6. Marketing: Sell the poultry, eggs, and fish in the local markets or into the restaurants and hotels.

 

10. Mushroom Cultivation

  • Investment: Rs 50,000 to 1,50,000 approx.
  • Procedure:
  1. Research and Training : Understand about various varieties of mushrooms such as oyster, shiitake, button, etc., and the method of cultivating these.
  2. Cultivation area: prepare a controlled environment such as a shed or greenhouse where humidity and temperature can be controlled.
  3. Substrate: agricultural wastes such as straw, sawdust, and husk; these substrates should be pasteurized or sterilized.
  4. Inoculation: Mushroom spawn is introduced to the prepared substrate.
  5. Growing and Harvesting: Optimize the environment for mushroom growth. Mushrooms are to be picked upon maturity.
  6. Marketing: Fresh mushrooms are to be sold through local markets, restaurants, or directly to consumers. 

These agro-based enterprises are bright vistas for entrepreneurship and can help in maximum utilization of land, enhancing productivity and profitability in the agricultural scenario of Bangladesh. Success depends upon thorough research, careful planning, and effective management.

 

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