Abstract:
In recognition of the complex nature of agricultural marketing system in Bangladesh and needed improvements, BARC has completed a major study. The major objective of this study was to review the present agricultural marketing system in the country. The specific Terms of Reference for this study were: 1. To review existing marketing policies for agricultural produce; 2. To review the present marketing network for major agricultural products; 3. To review the existing institutional systems dealing with agricultural marketing; 4. To identify constraints encountered in agricultural marketing. This report provides useful information about agricultural marketing in our country. We hope that the NARS' professional staff as well as other professionals in the agriculture sector will benefit from this report.