production-costs

Farmers in Nawabganj upazila of Dinajpur have become busy cultivating early potatoes despite fears of losses. Hoping to get good prices at the beginning of the season, they are preparing their land and planting potatoes ahead of schedule. However, rising costs of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and labor have left them concerned about production expenses. They hope favorable weather will bring a good yield and allow them to get fair prices in the market. According to the Upazila Agricultur...

The sharp increase of Tk 20 per liter in fuel prices will not only slow down transportation. Its impact will also hit households directly. As transportation costs rise, prices of essential commodities are also expected to increase. Diesel is widely used in the agricultural sector. The price hike will also affect irrigation pumps and agricultural machinery. As a result, crop production costs will increase. This will directly affect the retail prices of rice and other grains. Overall, econo...