Farmers across different areas in Manikganj district are expecting lucrative returns owing to the bumper harvest of Aman paddy. Favorable weather conditions during this season have played a significant role in achieving a high yield. With promising prices in the market, they anticipate reaping substantial benefits from their harvest.
Across the district, Aman fields present a magnificent view of green and gold, a celebration of agricultural success. The farmers wear hopeful smiles, having cultivated high-yielding varieties such as Bri-paddy 34, 49, 57, 62, Swarna, Suman Swarna, Guti Swarna, hybrids ACI-1, and 2.
Field after field of Ropa Aman paints a similar picture of abundance. Farmers are optimistic, supported by the efforts of the Agriculture Department, diligently working to safeguard crops from locusts, blasts, and rodents.
According to the Manikganj District Agriculture Extension Department, this season witnessed cultivation across 11,462 hectares, surpassing last year's 10,002 hectares. The increased cultivation of Aman by more than 1,500 hectares this year is a result of the promising yield.
Rabiul Islam, Deputy Assistant Agriculture Officer of Sadar Upazila, expressed relentless efforts to encourage farmers to expand Aman plantation. The aim is to ensure food security and sustain the nation's economy.
Local farmer Md. Jasim Uddin from Kasemnagar village, Singair upazila, highlighted increased cultivation costs due to rising fertilizer and pesticide prices. Despite this, he remains hopeful, expecting a yield of 16/17 maunds of paddy per bigha.
Officers like Habibul Bashar Chowdhury emphasize the Department of Agriculture's ongoing initiatives, conducting meetings to combat grasshoppers, blasts, and mice. These efforts reflect the dedication to safeguard growing Aman rice.
Deputy Director Abu Md. Enayet Ullah emphasized the district's conducive climate for cultivation. With an expected yield of 18 to 19 maunds per bigha, farmers are content with this year's favorable crop production.
