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March 24, 2023
Growing international demand for potatoes from Bangladesh
Potato exports from Bangladeshi farmers supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) continue to grow, as producers came together recently to celebrate another year of success.
October 25, 2022
New potato varieties in Bangladesh for Chips and French fries: Valencia and Cartagena
Two potato varieties developed by the private firm ACI Seed are set to hit the seed potato market of Bangladesh next season, enabling farmers to produce industrial-grade potatoes that can be used for making ready-to-eat snacks
April 02, 2021
Next Generation potato varieties in Bangladesh
Agrico's Phytophthora-resistant Next Generation varieties Carolus and Alouette are cultivated in Bangladesh. These varieties provide a solid foundation for a sustainable and healthy crop. Because of their natural resistance to Phytophthora, they have increased yield security with the least possible input. This results in an optimum return.
January 10, 2021
Bangladesh imports two blight resistant (GM) potato lines developed at Michigan State University for a field trial
Bangladesh is importing two blight resistant (GM) potato lines developed at Michigan State University for a field trial. Success will save 20% yield loss and Tk100C in fungicide cost.
January 03, 2021
Agrico seed potatoes head to Bangladesh
How do Agrico seed potatoes find their way to Bangladesh? The journey starts with the sale of the seed potatoes.
December 21, 2020
Bangladesh targets potato production of over 4 million tons for the Rangpur division
Bangladesh targets potato production of over 4 million tons just for the Rangpur division Sponsored Content
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November 17, 2020
Bangladesh imports over 2,000 tons of seed potato from the Netherlands
Bangladesh imports over 2,000 tons of seed potato from the Netherlands. Varieties include Diamond, Carolus, Margarita, Barcelona, and Accent.
February 15, 2017
Late blight resistant potato variety Sarpo Mira gaining popularity in Bangladesh
The potato variety Sarpo Mira, highly resistant to late blight, is getting popular among farmers in the main potato-growing areas of Bangladesh, according to both farmers and officials.From the archive
February 07, 2016
Bangladeshi scientists seek regulatory approval for a GMO potato resistant to late blight
Scientists in Bangladesh (BARI) have successfully field-tested a genetically modified (GMO) potato resistant to late blight, one of the most devastating potato diseases. Once the regulatory trial is over in February, they will apply for release of the variety.From the archive
May 14, 2014
Bangladesh to introduce late blight resistant potato variety
The Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (Bari) and Peru-based International Potato Centre (CIP) will introduce a late blight resistant potato for use in next season: Bari Potato - 46From the archive
March 27, 2011
Bangladesh contract potato growers protest at Bombay Agro Limited
In Bangladesh, over a hundred 'contract potato growers' of Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts blocked Debiganj-Nilphamari road at Debiganj upazila headquartersFrom the archive
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