Challenges/Risks/Problems of Agribusiness in Bangladesh
1.Lack of quality control mechanisms and standardization of products
2. Inadequate port facility
3. Inadequate air freight space for export of perishables
4.trregular power supply
5. Inadequate market information
6.Inadequate supply of good quality seeds/fingerlings/DOC/breed
7.Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizer reducing soil fertility
8.High level of post-harvest loss (10-38%)
9.Inadequate cold storage facility for vegetables
10. Lack of packaging facility to meet up international standard
11. Lack of knowledge of industry about EurepGap, HACCP
12. The reluctance of financial institutions to finance agribusiness
13. Inadequate air space for a fresh product export
14. Limited capacity of Bangladesh Standard Testing Institute for standard setting and monitoring
15. Major challenge for the agribusiness sector of Bangladesh especially for the export market would be compliance with the SPS requirements
16. Threat to small farmers due to irregular supply of raw materials.
Important Agricultural Websites