Farmers in Kishoreganj upazila of Nilphamari, known for early potato cultivation, have begun harvesting this season’s crop amid mixed fortunes. Despite favorable weather and expectations of a bumper yield, market prices have dropped sharply compared to last year. Growers are selling new potatoes to wholesalers at around Tk 51–52 per kilogram, nearly half of last year’s Tk 90 rate. Many farmers began planting in early Ashwin and are now harvesting after 55–60 days. Some, like Ejabul Haque and Shamsher Haji, report limited profits due to lower prices, though they avoided major weather damage. In search of better returns, several farmers are transporting their produce directly to Dhaka markets such as Karwan Bazar and Shyambazar. According to the local agriculture officer, 4,820 hectares were cultivated with early potatoes this season, and good yields are expected. Officials believe that despite lower old potato prices, demand for new potatoes will remain strong, potentially helping farmers recover losses.
আগাম আলু উৎপাদনে বিখ্যাত নীলফামারীর কিশোরগঞ্জ উপজেলা। চলতি মৌসুমে নতুন আলু তোলা শুরু করেছেন কৃষকরা। এবার বাজার দর ভালো না হলেও আবাদের কমতি নেই। বিগত বছরের তুলনায় প্রায় অর্ধেক দরে বিক্রি হচ্ছে নতুন আলু। আর্থিক লাভ-ক্ষতি যাই হোক না কেন কৃষকরা এখন আলু ত
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