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DAE targets 9 lakh tonnes on 2,32,500 hectares

6 February 2009, 18:00 PM

NATIONAL

Our Correspondent, Mymensingh

To increase production of Boro paddy in Mymensingh district, Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has taken initiative to bring additional 11,000 hectares of land under Boro cultivation in all 12 upazilas of the district during the current season. This year's target is to bring 2,32,500 hectares of land under Boro cultivation against last year's 2,21,500 hectares. The production target has been set at 8,93,784 tonnes of paddy, which is 28,000 tonne more compared to the previous year, DAE sources said. Of the total land area of cultivation, 42,400 hectares have been brought under cultivation of high yielding hybrid variety that is gaining popularity among the farmers, DAE officials said, adding that the average production of hybrid Boro paddy is 4.7 tonnes whereas local variety produces 3.7 tonnes. The farmers are busy in preparing and cultivating their land and the field level agriculture officials are giving them necessary suggestions, said DAE Deputy Director Mozzamel Haque. He also told this correspondent that special initiatives have been taken for the cultivation of hybrid varieties to boost a record production in the ongoing Boro season. To make the programme successful, necessary agriculture inputs including quality Boro seeds have been distributed while steps have been taken to ensure smooth supply of fertilisers and uninterrupted supply of electricity, he added. Besides DAE has trained 980 farmers on modern agricultural technologies, crop management and preservation of quality seeds. There is no shortage of fertiliser in the district as the distribution of fertiliser had begun in all 12 upazilas of the district through 140 dealers and 417 sub-dealers, DAE sources said.