Farmers in the char areas of Gaibandha have complained about not getting adequate fertilizers during the peak maize cultivation season. Many farmers are waiting after preparing their land or being forced to buy fertilizers at higher prices as dealers and retailers fail to meet their demand. The agriculture department has set a target to cultivate maize on 18,000 hectares across 165 large and small chars in the district.
Despite the appointment of sub-dealers to deliver fertilizers quickly to char farmers, complaints persist that the situation has not improved. Farmers have to travel long distances, face inadequate supplies from dealers, and incur extra time and transport costs. Some farmers also reported harassment while trying to collect fertilizers from different offices.
On the other hand, the agriculture department stated that there is an adequate stock of fertilizers in warehouses, which will be distributed to farmers gradually. However, fearing massive losses without timely fertilizer, local growers have strongly demanded the open market sale of fertilizers alongside dealers.
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