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Unrest and Government Change Drive Potato Price to Record Level in Bangladesh
Septiembre 05, 2024

Bangladesh Cuts Potato Import Tariff to 15% Amid Soaring Prices and Supply Shortages

With domestic production down by 1.2 million tons, potato imports have become crucial as political unrest, a government change, and severe flooding further strain the situation.
Bangladesh Potato Prices Soar to Record Levels Despite Recent Harvest
Abril 30, 2024

Bangladesh Potato Prices Soar to Record Levels Despite Recent Harvest

High input cost and unfavorable weather hit potato output in Bangladesh, with late blight causing added damage.
Potato Prices Spike Again in Bangladesh As Reports of Crop Damage Due to Cyclone Michaung Pour In
Diciembre 28, 2023

Potato Prices Spike Again in Bangladesh As Reports of Crop Damage Due to Cyclone Michaung Pour In

After Cyclone Michaung, heavy rains caused crop damage, leading to a decrease in supply and subsequent price spikes. Potato prices may remain high until the affected areas recover their potato production capacity.
High Potato Prices: Bangladesh Government Deputes Officials at Cold Storages to Prevent Supply and Price Manipulation After Meeting At PMO
Noviembre 19, 2023

Government of Bangladesh takes urgent measures to stabilize potato prices ahead of National Elections early 2024

With national elections scheduled for January 7, 2024, the Bangladesh government has implemented measures to address the alarming surge in potato prices.
With National Elections Barely Two Months Away, Bangladesh Government Is on a High Alert at Rising Potato Prices
Noviembre 13, 2023

With National Elections Barely Two Months Away, Bangladesh Government Is on a High Alert at Rising Potato Prices

Bangladesh Commerce Ministry, in a report, says high prices are the result of price manipulation by a syndicate of cold-storage owners.
First shipments from India arrive to tame spiralling potato prices
Noviembre 05, 2023

First ever table potato shipments from India to Bangladesh

The first-ever shipments of 77 tonnes of potatoes have arrived from India for domestic consumption in Bangladesh - traditionally an exporter of the root vegetable - amid government efforts to ease the price.
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Potato Production in Bangladesh
Septiembre 01, 2023

Bangladesh Government reports record potato production, yet prices are going up

Potato prices in Bangladesh are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.
Patchy power in Bangladesh pushes up potato prices
Junio 18, 2023

Patchy power in Bangladesh pushes up potato prices

Frequent power outages in Bangladesh are driving up the costs of potato storage, ultimately burdening people already struggling with escalating prices of essential food items.
Bangladesh to export potato to Japan
Mayo 04, 2023

Bangladesh to export potatoes to Japan

A Japanese company has expressed interest to import potatoes from Bangladesh, said Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque. The minister said this while addressing a program at Westin Hotel in Tokyo on Thursday (April 27).
MoU today on resuming potato export to Russia
Abril 10, 2023

Bangladesh to resume potato export to Russia

State-run Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation and private entity National Group Russia for Potato Export are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding today over the export of potato from Bangladesh to Russia.
Growing international demand for Bangladeshi potatoes
Marzo 24, 2023

Growing international demand for potatoes from Bangladesh

Potato exports from Bangladeshi farmers supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) continue to grow, as producers came together recently to celebrate another year of success.
New potato varieties coming for chips and French fries
Octubre 25, 2022

New potato varieties in Bangladesh for Chips and French fries: Valencia and Cartagena

Two potato varieties developed by the private firm ACI Seed are set to hit the seed potato market of Bangladesh next season, enabling farmers to produce industrial-grade potatoes that can be used for making ready-to-eat snacks
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The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) seeks BDT 9 (USD 0.11) subsidy per kg of potato stored
Octubre 04, 2021

The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) suggests a subsidy per kg of potato stored

The annual demand for potatoes in Bangladesh is about 9 million tons. The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) urged the government to provide a BDT 9 (USD 0.11) subsidy per kilogram of potato stored in various cold storages in the country.
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Facing excess potatoes, Govt of Bangladesh plans to support both export and potato processing

Facing excess potatoes, the government of Bangladesh has decided to provide all sorts of support for both export and processing
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Abril 20, 2021

Bangladesh Agricultural Corporation (BADC) contract growers for the export of potatoes to Malaysia

Potatoes produced by contract growers of the Bangladesh Agricultural Corporation (BADC) are now being exported to Malaysia.
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Next Generation potato varieties in Bangladesh

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Goodbye to potato late blight
Enero 10, 2021

Bangladesh imports two blight resistant (GM) potato lines developed at Michigan State University for a field trial

Bangladesh is importing two blight resistant (GM) potato lines developed at Michigan State University for a field trial. Success will save 20% yield loss and Tk100C in fungicide cost.
Agrico seed potatoes head to Bangladesh
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Agrico seed potatoes head to Bangladesh

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