The government will distribute 15,000 additional air flow machines to farmers to enhance onion storage capacity, announced Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid. The announcement was made during a national workshop at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) auditorium in Farmgate. The minister highlighted that despite exceeding domestic demand in onion production, Bangladesh imports a significant quantity of onions annually due to inadequate storage facilities. The government aims to eliminate onion imports by expanding storage facilities and increasing production for potential future exports.
FAQs
- **What is the purpose of distributing air flow machines?** The purpose is to increase onion storage capacity and prevent post-harvest losses, thereby reducing import expenditure. - **How many air flow machines are being distributed?** The government plans to distribute 15,000 additional air flow machines. - **Where is the onion storage project being implemented?** The project is being implemented in 107 upazilas across 16 districts including Pabna, Faridpur, Rajbari, Rajshahi, Kushtia, Magura, Jhenaidah, Manikganj, Natore, Naogaon, Meherpur, Chapainawabganj, Madaripur, Shariatpur, Rangpur, and Bogura. - **What is the total cost and duration of the project?** The project, launched in May 2025, will continue until April 2027 at a total cost of Taka 11.77 crore, financed by the Climate Change Trust Fund.
