NARSINGDI , March 3, 2021 (BSS)- Cultivation of Boro paddy has completed in all the six upazilas of Narsingdi district .The farmers of the district have finally cultivated Boro in 55318 hectares against the target of 55300 hectors this season.
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) official sources said, of the
total targeted lands, the farmers have cultivated 529 hectors of land under
Hybrid variety of paddy, 54439 hectors of land
under High yielding variety of the Boro paddy and 350 hectors land under
local variety.
The crop fields are now in deep greener eye-catching looks everywhere as
the Boro plants are growing excellent. The enthusiastic farmers have engaged
in all-out efforts in making the Boro programme successful. They hope for
increasing the overall rice production in the district.
Deputy Director of DAE, Narsingdi, Shovah kumar Dhar told BSS that the Boro
cultivation has exceeded the target. The farmers have brought additional 18
hectors of the total targeted land .
He said, Government has been provided quality seeds, fertilizers,
pesticide and agri-loans to the farmers for making the Boro cultivation
programme successful.
The Deputy Director also said if the climate condition has remained
favorable up to harvesting period the target of production 225000 tons of
Boro rice must be exceed in the district.