Litchi growers fear record low yield this year
Unfavourable climate to blame
Litchi growers suffered massive losses last year when the government imposed a countrywide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus. Photo: Star/file
Litchi growers in Dinajpur fear a record low production this year because of unfavourable climate, absence of bees and high temperature during the last winter season.
Horticulture experts in the district said the consumers will have to spend high to taste the mouth-watering fruit this year.
Many varieties of litchis are produced in Dinajpur. Among them, Madrazi, Bombai, China-1, 2 and 3, and Bedana are the most popular ones, which are grown in Mashimpur, Madhabbati, Moheshpur, Korola, Robipur, Birganj, Chirirbandar and Khansama villages.