Bangladesh: Farmers enhancing spicy crop production in Rangpur region

Published 2020년 12월 13일

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Since the implementation of the 'Production, Storage and Distribution of Quality Seeds of Pulses, Oils and Spices at Farmers Level Project' by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) in 2018, farmers in Rangpur, Bangladesh, have seen a surge in the cultivation and production of seven spicy crops, including onion, garlic, coriander, ginger, turmeric, black cumin, and chili. The region now produces over 1.70 lakh tonnes of these crops annually, a significant increase from the 1.51 lakh tonnes produced in the 2013-2014 season. This surge is due to various factors such as improved training, technologies, input supplies, and quality seeds, leading to increased self-reliance and profitability for farmers. The government's efforts in providing agricultural loans and encouraging crop diversification have played a crucial role in boosting production to meet local demand and reduce import dependency.

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RANGPUR, Dec 13, 2020 BSS) – Farmers are accelerating cultivation and production of spicy crops and getting lucrative prices to achieve self-reliance during the last twelve years in Rangpur agriculture region. Officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said farmers are producing over 1.70 lakh tonnes of mainly seven varieties of spicy crops, including onion, garlic, coriander, ginger, turmeric, black cumin and chili, annually in the region. Production of these spicy crops began increasing since launching of the five-year term “Production, Storage and Distribution of Quality Seeds of Pulses, Oils and Spices at Farmers Level Project’ by the DAE in 2018 in the region. Deputy Director of the DAE for Rangpur region Agriculturist Md. Moniruzzaman said farmers are reaping benefits from the project and becoming inspired to enhance farming and production of spices. “Farmers produced 1.93 lakh tonnes of seven varieties of spicy crops from 27,990 hectares of land during the ...

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sanstha