Shwapno plans to reach 5,000 farmers by 2030
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Shwapno, the country’s largest retail chain, plans to expand its sustainable agriculture network to more than 5,000 farmers, increase direct sourcing of fresh produce and reduce energy consumption by 2030.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Daily Star (Economy)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Daily Star (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Arif Dowla, group managing director of ACI PLC, the parent company of Shwapno, said the retailer had placed farmers and inclusive growth at the centre of its operations since its inception.
- By 2030, it aims to train more than 3,000 farmers on the standards, extend certification to over 300 farmers and 40 crops, and introduce responsible land management across 700 hectares.
- Shwapno directly sources around 60 percent of its vegetables, 53 percent of its fish and 47 percent of its chicken through more than 142 sourcing points.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | July 2021 | “Covering July 2021 to June 2025, the report details progress in sustainable agriculture, responsible sourcing, food safety, resource efficiency, waste management and inclusive employment.” |
Figure | 60 percent | “Shwapno directly sources around 60 percent of its vegetables, 53 percent of its fish and 47 percent of its chicken through more than 142 sourcing points.” |
Figure | 25 percent | “This has reduced post-harvest losses from around 25 percent to 5 percent, while generating an estimated 8 percent to 11 percent in value.” |
Figure | 80 percent | “The retailer aims to raise direct sourcing to 80 percent of vegetables, 70 percent of fish and 65 percent of chicken by 2030.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.
Synonyms: brightness, intellect, wit
“It was increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve supply chain efficiency, cut carbon emissions, boost productivity and improve livelihoods, he added.”
The state of being productive, fertile or efficient
Synonyms: productiveness
“It was increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve supply chain efficiency, cut carbon emissions, boost productivity and improve livelihoods, he added.”
The ability to sustain something.
“The commitments were outlined at the launch of the company’s first sustainability report at Lakeshore Grand in Dhaka yesterday, according to a press release.”
The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock
“Shwapno, the country’s largest retail chain, plans to expand its sustainable agriculture network to more than 5,000 farmers, increase direct sourcing of fresh produce and reduce energy consumption by 2030.”
Man-made; of artifice.
Synonyms: artificious
“It was increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve supply chain efficiency, cut carbon emissions, boost productivity and improve livelihoods, he added.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Shwapno, the country’s largest retail chain, plans to expand its sustainable agriculture network to more than 5,000 farmers, increase direct sourcing of fresh produce and reduce energy consumption by 2030.
The commitments were outlined at the launch of the company’s first sustainability report at Lakeshore Grand in Dhaka yesterday, according to a press release.
Arif Dowla, group managing director of ACI PLC, the parent company of Shwapno, said the retailer had placed farmers and inclusive growth at the centre of its operations since its inception. It was increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve supply chain efficiency, cut carbon emissions, boost productivity and improve livelihoods, he added.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Shwapno, the country’s largest retail chain, plans to expand its sustainable agriculture network to more than _____ farmers, increase direct sourcing of fresh produce and reduce energy consumption by 2030.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Arif Dowla, group managing director of ACI PLC, the parent company of Shwapno, said the retailer had placed _____ and inclusive growth at the centre of its operations since its inception.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.It was increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve supply chain efficiency, cut carbon emissions, boost productivity and improve livelihoods, he added.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Farming & food
Farmers produce the food we eat but often earn very little. Why is this, and how could their lives be improved?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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