UNB, Rangamati :
The farming of Malta is picking up pace in the district, especially the Bari Malta-1 type.
Hemkumar Chakma, one such farmer, started farming Malta fruits back in 2014 on a one-acre stretch of land. He currently grows them in a big orchard.
Though many were initially skeptical to think of growing such a juicy fruit in the hilly regions, its bumper production has surprised everyone.
As a result, others have followed his method and have experienced the similar success.
Hemkumar told UNB that he was provided with seeds and other logistics by the local Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE),
With the DAE’s help, he planted 200 seeds initially, aiming to overcome odds and grow such a fruit in a region considered barren for most fruit cultivation. The success came in two and a half years’ time.
Hemkumar now plans to grow Jujube fruits (Baukul breed) in his orchard.
Shantimoy Chakma, deputy agricultural officer of Shukor Chari block, said Hemkumar had voluntarily decided to cultivate Malta and hence they helped him in every possible way.
Paban Kumar Chakma, a deputy director at the district agriculture department, said the demand for Malta is met though import but it can be grown locally as Hemkumar has shown how to do.
“The weather and soil conditions are also good here.”
The way things are moving, Paban said, it may not be far away that Malta will be the newest fruit which can be considered for export, bringing in a silent revolution.
Fire guts houses, shops : A fire broke out in Rasulbag residential area in Chawk Bazar in the port city on Saturday night, gutting valuables of 10 houses and several shops.
The fire started at 8:05pm and was brought under control at 9:05pm by 10 vehicles of the department, said Jashim Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Assistant Director of Fire Service and Civil Defense Chattogram Zone.
The origin of the fire and the amount of loss could not be determined by the department until filing of this report at 10:30pm.
The farming of Malta is picking up pace in the district, especially the Bari Malta-1 type.
Hemkumar Chakma, one such farmer, started farming Malta fruits back in 2014 on a one-acre stretch of land. He currently grows them in a big orchard.
Though many were initially skeptical to think of growing such a juicy fruit in the hilly regions, its bumper production has surprised everyone.
As a result, others have followed his method and have experienced the similar success.
Hemkumar told UNB that he was provided with seeds and other logistics by the local Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE),
With the DAE’s help, he planted 200 seeds initially, aiming to overcome odds and grow such a fruit in a region considered barren for most fruit cultivation. The success came in two and a half years’ time.
Hemkumar now plans to grow Jujube fruits (Baukul breed) in his orchard.
Shantimoy Chakma, deputy agricultural officer of Shukor Chari block, said Hemkumar had voluntarily decided to cultivate Malta and hence they helped him in every possible way.
Paban Kumar Chakma, a deputy director at the district agriculture department, said the demand for Malta is met though import but it can be grown locally as Hemkumar has shown how to do.
“The weather and soil conditions are also good here.”
The way things are moving, Paban said, it may not be far away that Malta will be the newest fruit which can be considered for export, bringing in a silent revolution.
Fire guts houses, shops : A fire broke out in Rasulbag residential area in Chawk Bazar in the port city on Saturday night, gutting valuables of 10 houses and several shops.
The fire started at 8:05pm and was brought under control at 9:05pm by 10 vehicles of the department, said Jashim Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Assistant Director of Fire Service and Civil Defense Chattogram Zone.
The origin of the fire and the amount of loss could not be determined by the department until filing of this report at 10:30pm.
