AreaBangladesh

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date12/03/2024

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentProduction support

DescriptionAnnounced that it would destine BDT 641.5 million (USD 5.8 million) to support 940 000 smallholders cultivating Aus paddy during the 2024/25 season. The funds would provide farmers with five kg of seeds, ten kg of di-ammonium phosphate and ten kg of muriate of potash, free of cost.

NotesExchange rate as of 15 March 2024.