JAMALPUR, April 22, 2020 (BSS)- Food Department will procure 17,002 tonnes
of Boro paddy from farmers in the district this year.
According to the office of District Food Controller, 4,520 tonnes of paddy
will be procured from farmers in Jamalpur Sadar upazila while 2.432 tonnes of
paddy in Sarishabari 1,202 from Dewanganj upazila, 2,184 tonnes from
Islampur, 2,738 tonnes from Melandah upazila 2,225 tonnes from Madarganj and
1,701 tonnes from Bakshiganj upazila to be bought from cultivators.
The office said the procurement will begin from April 26 and continue till
August 31 this year.