Tea production slightly decreased in 2022

Farmers in Chowgacha upazila of Jashore are facing a dire situation as rats have inflicted significant damage to their Aman paddy fields this season. Approximately 18,240 hectares of land in the upazila have been affected by rat attacks. Despite farmers' efforts and favorable weather conditions that led to extensive rice grain growth, the intrusion of rats has shattered their hopes of a successful Aman yield.

In October 2023, the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) took a significant step in enhancing onion production by distributing agricultural incentives to a total of 450 farmers in the Jhenaidah Sadar upazila. The distribution encompassed a generous provision of resources, with each farmer receiving a package comprising 1 kg of onion seeds, along with 20 kg of fertilizers.

The adoption of modern technologies has significantly boosted the confidence of grassroots farmers in the Rajshahi region, resulting in increased crop production, soil health preservation, and reduced production costs. Demand-driven services, including Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), devices, and apps, are being efficiently delivered to farmers' doorsteps.

Winter vegetable saplings in Bogura's Shajahanpur upazila have seen a substantial price increase, up to four to five times higher than year 2022. Importers and traders attribute this surge to the elevated cost of seeds due to a stronger US dollar and issues related to letters of credit.

The price of hilsa has surged by Tk 100 per kilogram following increased demand for exports to India ahead of the Durga Puja festival. Hilsa wholesaler Narottam Das revealed that the price rose to Tk 1,520-1,550 per kilogram, up from Tk 1,450-1,470.

Over 2,000 hectares of Aman paddy fields in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram, Bangladesh, have been submerged due to continuous heavy rains . The flooding has been caused by rising water levels in the Ratnai and Dharla rivers. Farmers are facing significant crop damage, with their Aman fields submerged.