These have disturbed the production while problems were created in timely clearance of vitally important inputs needed for the sector at different customs stations. The BSFF also called for assistance for the small shrimp farmers who do not have any access to formal institutional finance. It urged the government to consider appropriate assistance packages to help them procure the necessary seeds and feed and survive the challenges. “In the absence of timely assistance, the shrimp farmers of Bangladesh will not be able to take advantage of the next production cycle and the export from the sector will suffer immeasurably,” the statement said. The Foundation called upon the government to consider measures to help the sector through concrete activities in the upcoming budget for 2020-21 fiscal year.

Source: bd News24 June 02, 2020 22:41 UTC