Bangladesh: Lime cultivation brings good fortune to Sylhet farmers

Published 2021년 5월 6일

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Farmers in Sonatanpunji village are experiencing a boost in income by cultivating limes, due to the humid subtropical climate and hilly terrain providing an ideal environment for the fruit's growth. The traditionally grown lime variety, locally known as “Kagoji Lebu,” is juicy and yields well. The farmers have seen good profits this season, with demand being high during Ramadan. Lime cultivation requires less labor and results in a higher yield, making it a popular crop among farmers. The initiative has also created job opportunities for the unemployed youth in the upazila.
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Several farmers in Sonatanpunji village on the outskirts of Kanaighat upazila of Sylhet are changing their fate for the better with lime cultivation. The region, defined by hilly terrain and a humid subtropical climate, provides a suitable environment for an optimum growth of the citrus fruit. The farmers’ success has been encouraging many others in neighbouring villages to take up cultivation of the zesty fruit, locally known as “Kagoji Lebu”. On a recent visit to Sonatanpunji village, this correspondent saw vast areas given over to lime orchards. Each orchard had trees that were bustling with ripe lime, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Farmers say the yield has been good this season and during this Ramadan, the juicy fruit is high in demand. Local lime grower Mamun said, “In the past, the price for limes was low. Now, the price has risen along with demand. So we are making good profit.” Another farmer, Fazal Ahmed, said around 3,000-4,000 pieces of lime were picked from each ...
Source: DhakaTribune

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