Bangladesh: Farming begins for bacteria-free export vegetables
The government of Bangladesh has started contract farming to produce salmonella bacteria-free betel leaf, vegetables and lemon in Narsingdi district as per the European Union action plans.
Agricultural ministry officials said the EU has set up four time-bound action plans for Bangladesh to ensure the entry of bacteria-free farm products including betel leaf into its market.
The contract farming has started in the district with the help of the DAE, BARI, BAGC and the Hartex Foundation. Bangladesh Agriculture University has found a solution to prevent salmonella bacteria in the produces.
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