AgribusinessPoultry and vegetable farmers describe lay-offs and smaller harvests, and the National African Farmers Union calls for a temporary cut in the fuel levy before another fuel price rise in October.
Market ManagementAn analysis on FarmingPortal warns that costs locked in during 2026, from diesel to imported fertiliser and finance, could meet a very strong El Niño and turn next year's crop into an expensive, lower-yielding one.
The seizure of 78 tonnes of urea bound for Myanmar at Mirsarai and Sitakunda in two days has sharpened concern over leakage, hoarding and artificial shortages of subsidised fertiliser ahead of the Boro season; the government says stocks are sufficient.
Urea is selling for Tk 33-40 a kg and TSP for Tk 55-60 in markets across Cumilla against an official Tk 27, while the district agriculture extension office says stocks are sufficient.
The upazila agriculture office in Jaldhaka, Nilphamari, is issuing genuine farmers a 'fertiliser card' carrying their photograph, national ID number and land holding, to bring order and transparency to fertiliser distribution.
Farmers in Sarail, Brahmanbaria, say fertiliser is being held in stores to fake a shortage during the Aman season and sold for Tk 400-1,000 a bag above the official price; only 5-7 of the 32 dealers on a 2009 list are active.
AgribusinessDepartment figures show 1.14 million tonnes sold in the first nine months of the fertiliser year, while the Tánaiste promises fertiliser, fodder and fuel supports.
The Mill in White Hall opened a 2,000-ton facility with a computer-run blender, but dealers and analysts warn fertilizer prices are not coming down soon.
Farmers in Shayestaganj, Habiganj, say they are paying more than the fixed price for urea, TSP, DAP and MoP as some dealers create an artificial shortage; they want regular market monitoring.
The cabinet committee on government purchase approved four proposals to import muriate of potash and DAP worth about Tk 983 crore, to be paid from the agricultural subsidy budget.
The Bangladesh Krishak Samity rallied and marched in Gaibandha town demanding secure fertiliser supplies, lower prices, an end to harassment of farmers and a rollback of the fuel price rise.
AgribusinessAt a Kansas City outlook forum, NCGA, ASA and USDA economists questioned a diesel export ban, a farmer survey showed most corn and soybean growers only expect to cover costs, and USDA doubted demand for more ad-hoc aid.
Market ManagementDTN's weekly survey found six of eight fertilizers slightly dearer than a month ago and seven of eight above a year earlier, as analysts doubted a proposed potash deal with Belarus would help.
