Pumpkins from Faridpur, Bangladesh form fair price range

Pumpkin farmers of Faridpur made a good profit by selling their produce this year. Vegetable traders from different districts, including Dhaka, Chattogram, Chandpur, and Barishal, are purchasing pumpkins from different areas of Faridpur at fair prices. According to the Department of Agriculture Extension of Faridpur, pumpkins have been cultivated on 215 hectares of land in six Upazilas of the district this year compared to 212 hectares last year. Due to the easy cultivation process and less production costs, pumpkin cultivation is gaining popularity among farmers.