People in the developed world now don't want to eat meat, instead they eat jackfruit
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that agriculture was one of the means of survival before we eat. But now agriculture is not limited there. Agriculture is now a cash crop. Agricultural products are exported, initiatives should be taken to increase those exports and increase the commercial use of agriculture.
Thanking Baromasi for the discovery of the genome sequence of the jackfruit, the Prime Minister said that now the people of the developed world do not want to eat meat. Eats jackfruit instead of meat. There are raw jackfruit burgers and kebabs. Raw jackfruit burgers cost more than meat burgers or rolls. Do not waste anything of this result. Everything can be used.
The Prime Minister said this while virtually attending the 25th anniversary celebration of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (Bashemurkribi) on Monday (December 19).
Sheikh Hasina said, onion had to suffer. Now we can produce twice a year thanks to the innovation of seeds. Initiatives should be taken to save onions. Onion-garlic can be dried and stored. Apart from this, there is also onion and garlic powder.
He said that research should be given importance to ensure food security. We provide financial assistance to those who go abroad for higher education in this subject. Support for research is also provided from the Ministry.
Urging to take care of domestic animals and birds, the Prime Minister said that there are various commercial opportunities in different countries in this regard.