📍 Birganj & Dinajpur Sadar, Dinajpur • BARI Soilless Tray & Cocopeat Trough System • Case Study #21
Birganj & Dinajpur Sadar: Young Agri-Entrepreneurs Market Premium Mud-Free Hydroponic Strawberries Across North Bengal
📊 Case Study Technical & Economic Profile
1. Regional Context & Agricultural Challenge
Young graduates in Dinajpur wanted to produce high-Brix strawberries that could travel to Dhaka without bruising or fungal spoilage.
2. Technical Implementation & BARI Protocol Applied
By carefully balancing Calcium Nitrate in Stock A and Potassium in Stock B at EC 1.8 dS/m during flowering and fruiting, growers strengthened fruit cell walls and epidermal firmness.
3. Harvest Results, Economic Impact & Grower Outcome
The firm, glossy red berries command ৳600–৳850/kg and survive transport from Dinajpur to Dhaka with virtually zero post-harvest loss.
🇧🇩 Key Takeaway for Bangladeshi Growers:
This verified case study from Birganj & Dinajpur Sadar, Dinajpur demonstrates how adapting BARI Stock Solution A & B and localized soilless structures solves real regional climate and soil constraints while delivering strong commercial returns in Bangladesh.