Fortune favours dragon fruit farmers in Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Published Nov 18, 2021

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Dragon fruit cultivation has become a profitable cash crop in the Rajshahi region of Bangladesh, particularly in the Barind tract. It is a lucrative business that has been popular in Southeast Asia and China. Farmers like Shafiul Islam Mukta and Asadul Islam Helal have found success in dragon fruit farming, with potential earnings of Tk27 lakh and Tk16 lakh respectively. The fruit, which is rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, is also known for its health benefits. The tree can last for 20-30 years and produce 20-25 fruits per season. Despite being a new addition to the country's agricultural landscape, there is already a demand for the fruit among the population.

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Dragon fruit cultivation has grown in popularity in recent years as a lucrative cash crop that has been improving the fortunes of many farmers in the Rajshahi region, including its vast Barind tract. Commercial farming of dragon fruit, a cactus species fruit, originally from Central America, South America, is nowadays common in Southeast Asia and China. Shafiul Islam Mukta, a resident of Godagari upazila, said he has planted three dragon fruit orchards on 52 bigha of land in Gogram and Matikata areas. He earned Tk27 lakh last year and has sold dragon fruits at Tk200-400 per piece based on size, quality and colour this season. Speaking on the production cost he said around Tk2.60 lakh was required for dragon farming on one bigha of land. Another farmer Asadul Islam Helal has established himself as a new successful entrepreneur by engaging in dragon fruit farming in the Barind area, Helal, of Bidirpur village under Godagari upazila, had planted some dragon seedlings around six years ...

Source: DhakaTribune