Bangladesh: Onion production in Kushtia district exceeds targets

Farmers in the Kushtia district of Bangladesh are busy with the winter onion harvest. They expect larger profits than in the previous season. This year, the onion seed price was low, while the retail price of onions is high. According to information from the District Agricultural Extension Department, the target for winter and mulkata onion cultivation has been set at 13,735 hectares of land in the current winter season. This is about 300 hectares more than last year. However, due to the favorable weather conditions, it is possible that the target for the harvest will be exceeded. Due to the low price of onion seed, the cost of onion ...