Bangladesh : Sugarcane area in Rajshahi region shrinks by half in 10 years

Bangladesh : Sugarcane area in Rajshahi region shrinks by half in 10 years

Sugarcane cultivation in the Rajshahi agricultural region has dropped by nearly 52 per cent over the past decade, triggering concerns about the long-term future of the crop in one of the country’s key sugar-producing belts, New Age reported. The region, comprising Rajshahi, Natore, Naogaon and Chapainawabganj districts, has traditionally been a major contributor to national sugarcane output. However, official data show a steady decline in the ar…