Garlic farmers not getting fair prices
Struggling with a lack of storage facilities
Women are seen processing garlic at Sonjoypur village in Atghoria upazila. The photo was taken on April 12.
Photo: Ahmed Humayun Kabir Topu
The production of garlic, one of the most essential seasonings, is increasing every year with farmers of Chalan Beel in the northern Natore and Pabna districts this year accounting for around half of that grown in the country.
However, poor wholesale rates are depriving the region s farmers from getting fair prices for their produce, said sources.
Md Bachchu Alom of Korkola village in Chatmohar upazila cultivated the herb on five bighas of land after harvesting Aman paddy.