Harvesting of T-Aman paddy, a high value crop, began in all the seven upazilas of the district yesterday amid much enthusiasm among the farmers.
BSS, Gaibandha
Harvesting of T-Aman paddy, a high value crop, began in all the seven upazilas of the district yesterday amid much enthusiasm among the farmers.
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) set a target to bring a total of 1,23,067 hectares of land under T-Aman paddy cultivation this year with the production target of 3,56.894 tonnes of clean rice.
But the target was exceeded as more 2723 hectares of land were brought under the farming during the current Aman season, sources said.
Of them, some 19,010 hectares of land were brought under this cultivation in Sadar upazila, 15,115 in Sadullapur upazila, 13,570 in Palashbari upazila, 30,350 in Gobindaganj upazila, 27,070 in Sundarganj upazila, 13,250 in Shaghata upazila, and 7,425 in Fulchhari upazila, they said.
The paddy grew well and the growers are expecting desired output. Now, the scenario of the paddy field has taken a new look as the paddy had ripened.
On Saturday, the harvest of Aman paddy started in the district.
A simple function organized by DAE and district administration was also held at Nashratpur village under Boali union of Sadar upazila here at noon.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abdul Matin addressed the function as the chief guest while Superintendent of Police (SP) Towhidul Islam, Civil Surgeon Dr. ABM Abu Hanif and Sadar upazila Chairman Shah Golam Sarwar were present at the event as special guests.
Deputy Director (DD) of DAE Krishibid Masudur Rahman presided over the ceremony.
Later, DC Abdul Matin formally inaugurated the harvest through cutting paddy on the land of one farmer Golam Mostafa of the village.
Talking to the BSS, DAE DD Masudur Rahman said the Aman paddy harvest would continue in the district till mid-December of the year.
Earlier, seed, fertilizers, pesticides, and other agri-inputs were also provided to the farmers to boost production of Aman paddy here, he said.
BSS from Panchagarh adds: Aman paddy harvesting nears completion here as ninety percent reaping has already been completed. Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) had taken initiatives to bring 81,000 hectares of land under Aman paddy cultivation in all the five upazilas of the district with a production target of 3, 22,000 tonnes of rice this year. DAE sources said, 22 ,000 hectares of land has been brought under Aman paddy cultivation in Sadar Upazila, 20,200 hectares in Debiganj Upazila, 15,300 hectares in Boda Upazila, 13,000 hectares in Atowary Upazila and 10,500 hectares in Tetulia Upazila .
The department also supplied quality Aman seed, fertilizers and other agri inputs among the farmers free of cost.
DAE also imparted training to the farmers on modern technology to boost bumper production.
Farmer Sunil Kumar of sadar upazila said he had cultivated Aman paddy on three bighas of land. He already reaped the crop and got 60 maund of paddy, he said.
To make the cultivation a success, different commercial banks including Rajshahi Krishi Bank have disbursed a significant amount of credit among the farmers in the district, sources said.
While visiting Aman fields in different areas of the district, this correspondent found the farmers’ business to harvest and thrash the paddy with modern machine amid much enthusiasm.
Farmers are very happy to see a bumper production of Aman paddy this season.
Deputy Director (DD) of DAE Abu Hanif told BSS that their field-level officers were motivating the farmers to adopt modern technology to boostproduction.
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) set a target to bring a total of 1,23,067 hectares of land under T-Aman paddy cultivation this year with the production target of 3,56.894 tonnes of clean rice.
But the target was exceeded as more 2723 hectares of land were brought under the farming during the current Aman season, sources said.
Of them, some 19,010 hectares of land were brought under this cultivation in Sadar upazila, 15,115 in Sadullapur upazila, 13,570 in Palashbari upazila, 30,350 in Gobindaganj upazila, 27,070 in Sundarganj upazila, 13,250 in Shaghata upazila, and 7,425 in Fulchhari upazila, they said.
The paddy grew well and the growers are expecting desired output. Now, the scenario of the paddy field has taken a new look as the paddy had ripened.
On Saturday, the harvest of Aman paddy started in the district.
A simple function organized by DAE and district administration was also held at Nashratpur village under Boali union of Sadar upazila here at noon.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abdul Matin addressed the function as the chief guest while Superintendent of Police (SP) Towhidul Islam, Civil Surgeon Dr. ABM Abu Hanif and Sadar upazila Chairman Shah Golam Sarwar were present at the event as special guests.
Deputy Director (DD) of DAE Krishibid Masudur Rahman presided over the ceremony.
Later, DC Abdul Matin formally inaugurated the harvest through cutting paddy on the land of one farmer Golam Mostafa of the village.
Talking to the BSS, DAE DD Masudur Rahman said the Aman paddy harvest would continue in the district till mid-December of the year.
Earlier, seed, fertilizers, pesticides, and other agri-inputs were also provided to the farmers to boost production of Aman paddy here, he said.
BSS from Panchagarh adds: Aman paddy harvesting nears completion here as ninety percent reaping has already been completed. Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) had taken initiatives to bring 81,000 hectares of land under Aman paddy cultivation in all the five upazilas of the district with a production target of 3, 22,000 tonnes of rice this year. DAE sources said, 22 ,000 hectares of land has been brought under Aman paddy cultivation in Sadar Upazila, 20,200 hectares in Debiganj Upazila, 15,300 hectares in Boda Upazila, 13,000 hectares in Atowary Upazila and 10,500 hectares in Tetulia Upazila .
The department also supplied quality Aman seed, fertilizers and other agri inputs among the farmers free of cost.
DAE also imparted training to the farmers on modern technology to boost bumper production.
Farmer Sunil Kumar of sadar upazila said he had cultivated Aman paddy on three bighas of land. He already reaped the crop and got 60 maund of paddy, he said.
To make the cultivation a success, different commercial banks including Rajshahi Krishi Bank have disbursed a significant amount of credit among the farmers in the district, sources said.
While visiting Aman fields in different areas of the district, this correspondent found the farmers’ business to harvest and thrash the paddy with modern machine amid much enthusiasm.
Farmers are very happy to see a bumper production of Aman paddy this season.
Deputy Director (DD) of DAE Abu Hanif told BSS that their field-level officers were motivating the farmers to adopt modern technology to boostproduction.
