Betel leaf farmers of Bhola face problems, THE INDEPENDENT From: The Independent (Bangladesh) | Date: June 15, 2000 | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

The Independent (Bangladesh)

06-15-2000

Betel leaf farmers of Bhola district have been facing numerous problems
for a long time. A large number of farmers of the district are engaged
in betel leaf cultivation in recent times. But of late a host of problems
have engulfed them. Some betel leaf farmers said that production cost of
betel leaf has increased many times due to high prices of inputs and fertilizers.
Besides, most of the farmers are deprived ...

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