Bangladesh: Farmers reap profit from banana farming in Rajshahi

Published 2022년 8월 6일

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Commercial banana farming has seen a surge in profit in Bangladesh, particularly in the Barind region, with farmers experiencing higher profits from banana crops than other crops due to high demand and satisfactory market prices. Despite challenges in the past two years due to Covid-19, this year has brought contentment to farmers. Banana varieties like Anupam, Champa, Meher Sagar, and Manik are commonly cultivated for their quick harvest. Banana farming is also known for its potential for companion cropping when trees are young. In Puthia upazila, over 8,000 bighas of land has been dedicated to banana cultivation this year, contributing to the district's economy. The region also introduces fruit-bagging banana farming to ensure hygiene and profitability. Despite the challenges of pests and diseases, bananas remain a crucial cash crop in Bangladesh, with the Rajshahi region producing a significant portion of the country's annual production.

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Commercial farming of bananas has been gaining ground in the region, including its vast Barind tract, with farmers reaping a sound profit from the cropping.Currently, bananas are being judged as one of the cash crops in the district. Though the farmers were dissatisfied with the market price of the crop for the last two consecutive years due to the adverse situation of Covid-19. They are satisfied this year with the sale proceeds.Mamun Hossain, a farmer of Tanore upazila, said that farmers benefited more from banana farming than any other crop. So, its farming is increasing side by side with other crops.Farmers cultivate varieties of bananas like Anupam, Champa, Meher Sagar, and Manik commercially as they can harvest these varieties within a short time.Mijanur Rahman, another banana farmer of Paba upazila, said that banana cultivation was more profitable than any other plantation.Moreover, when the trees are small in size, some other crops can be cultivated on the same land as ...

Source: Newagebd