April 22, 2024, Kazipur, Sirajganj, Bangladesh: Driver carries paddy straw in small trucks and unloads in Kazipur Upazila. Paddy straw is a by-product for the farmers so they usually sell it for $7 per 100kg to wholesalers. The straw is then sold by the wholesalers for between $8 – $10. Farmers use hay as food and bedding for their livestock. In addition to this, straw is used for various other purposes including house canopies and a form of biofuel. (Credit Image: © Syed Mahabubul Kader/ZUMA Press Wire)
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