Onion seed growers in Faridpur are worried about being able to attain their expected production levels this year due to unfavourable weather conditions, swarming caterpillar infestations and low bee pollination.
Onion seed growers expect bumper crop
Onion seeds are in full bloom in a vast field in Faridpur, one of the largest seeds and onion growing regions in the country. The seed harvesting begins next month. Photo: Suzit Kumar Das
Onion seed growers in Faridpur, one of the largest onion-producing districts, expect bumper yields this year thanks to favourable weather.
Farmers have cultivated different varieties of bulbs for seeds such as Rajshahi Tahirpur, Superking, Sukhsagar, BARI-4, and Nasik King, apart from hybrid onion seeds.
Faridpur has been a major hub for onion seed production for years because of suitable weather and soil.