Farmers in Panchagarh district have started Boro cultivation in all five upazilas here during the current season with much enthusiasm.
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) office sources said 46,000 hectares of land have been brought under Boro cultivation in all five upazilas of the district with the production target of 3,27,000 tonnes of fresh Boro rice.
Earlier, the Department of Agriculture extension (DAE) of Panchagarh distributed high yielding Boro seeds, fertilizers among the farmers at free of cost.
The department also has given training on modern technology to the farmers to achieve the production target. Different commercial bank includes Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank, has given agriculture loan to the farmers on easy term during the season to facilitate the cultivation, officials said.
Deputy director of DAE Md Mizanur Rahman said the field level officers are monitoring the Boro field and giving necessary advice to the farmers to avert the pest attack on Boro field.
