Bangladesh's Floating Farms

Farmers in southwestern Bangladesh have revived a 200-year-old agricultural practice

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With prolonged waterlogging becoming an increasing threat

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The unique method, now practiced by about 6,000 farmers

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The rafts, where farmers grow radish, cucumber, papaya, bitter gourd and tomato

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Floating farms now cover about 157 hectares (388 acres) in Pirojpur district

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The floating farms, however, have resulted in lower profit margins

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