A solar-powered Farmers Mini Cold Storage has opened at Kalai Hat in Joypurhat to preserve farmers’ vegetables and fruits and help them secure fair prices. The Department of Agricultural Extension inaugurated the hybrid solar-operated facility on Friday afternoon under the 2025-26 agricultural rehabilitation assistance programme. State Minister for Public Administration and Food Abdul Bari attended as chief guest.
Officials said farmers often face losses during periods of surplus seasonal production, when increased market supply pushes prices down. Without sufficient storage, perishable vegetables and fruits can spoil or be discarded when timely sales are not possible. Abdul Bari said the facility would help modernise storage and market management, reduce crop waste, raise farmers’ incomes and strengthen the rural economy.
The facility will be managed cooperatively by 15 to 20 farmers. Kalai Upazila Agriculture Officer Harunur Rashid said products can be stored for between two days and one month, depending on the item. Farmers will be able to assess market conditions before selling, potentially improving their bargaining capacity and reducing losses from perishable produce.
জয়পুরহাটের কালাইয়ে কৃষকের উৎপাদিত শাকসবজি ও ফলমূল সংরক্ষণ এবং ন্যায্যমূল্য নিশ্চিত করতে সৌরবিদ্যুৎচালিত ‘ফারমার্স মিনি কোল্ড স্টোরেজ’ চালু করা হয়েছে। এর মাধ্যমে মৌসুমে অতিরিক্ত উৎপাদনের সময় কৃষকেরা তাদের পণ্য সংরক্ষণ করে পরবর্তী সময়ে সুবিধাজনক দামে ব
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