KHULNA, Dec 23, 2019 (BSS) – The target of producing over 2.73 lakh tonnes
of clean Boro rice has been fixed from 60,950 hectares of land in the
district during the current Rabi season.
Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) officials said adequate steps
are being taken to make the intensive Boro rice farming program a success.
Last season, the DAE had fixed a production target of 2.45-lakh tonnes of
clean Boro rice from 56,617 hectares of land when farmers exceeded the target
and achieved a bumper production of the crop.
Currently, farmers are sowing seed of Rabi crops like potato, maize,
mustard and winter vegetables on their lands. They will start preparing Boro
seedbed from at the end of this month.
Deputy Director of DAE Agriculturist Pankaj Kanti Mojumder said
transplantation of Boro rice seedling will begin on low-lying and char areas
from late-December to complete harvest the crop before rainy season.
He also said field level officials of the DAE will lend assistance and
latest technologies to the farmers for successful Boro rice cultivation.
“Bangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation, Power Development Board
and Rural Electrification Board will ensure smooth supply of seed,
fertilisers and power to the farmers to ensure smooth cultivation of Boro
rice,” he added.