The minister said that if farmers do not receive fertilizer on time, crop production will be disrupted and costs will increase. Therefore, transparency and accountability must be ensured in the collection, storage, transportation and distribution of fertilizer. He warned of strict action if any irregularity, corruption or attempt to create an artificial crisis is made. The minister also directed to increase the use of modern technology in fertilizer management and preserve information on about 200 BADC warehouses digitally.
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Agriculture Minister directs ensuring timely fertilizer supply at fair prices
Emphasizing the use of balanced fertilizer, Amin Ur Rashid said that unplanned use is damaging the balance of soil acidity. To prevent this, the government has undertaken a soil development program across the country. He said that if fertilizer use can be ensured according to soil quality, fertilizer demand and production costs will decrease.
Presided over by BADC Chairman Md. Azizul Islam, Agriculture Secretary Md. Selim Khan and Director General of the Department of Agricultural Extension Md. Abdur Rahim also spoke at the event.