Fruit preservation in cold storage stressed

Experts have underscored the preservation of fruits and vegetables in cold storage to lessen at least fifty percent unexpected losses.

They said every year the farmers in general incurred huge financial loss as they cannot preserve fruits and vegetables in the region due to lack of proper facilities.

The observation came at a view-sharing meeting on inaugurating a mini-cold storage with four-tonne capacity for preserving fruits and vegetables at Shibpur Hat under Puthiya Upazila in the district on Sunday afternoon.

Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) organised the function under its project titled “Agriculture Development of Rajshahi Division through Expansion of Modern Technology” largely attended by extension officials, scientists, researchers and farmers.

DAE Director General Muhammad Asadullah addressed the function as the chief guest, while Additional Director Sirajul Islam was in the chair.

Director of the project Dr SM Hasanuzzaman welcomed the participants. DAE Deputy Directors Shamsul Wadud, Nazrul Islam and Abdul Awal also spoke.

In his remarks, Muhammad Asadullah said Bangladesh is now a role model in fruits and vegetables production before the world.

The farmers will be benefited if they can get scopes of preserving fruits and vegetables.

He clarified that preservation time of fruits and vegetables can be enhanced by one month through controlling only the temperature.