Farmers in Panchagarh are expecting a bumper yield of Aman this season. They have completed planting the seedlings a few days ago. The plants are growing well due to the favourable weather.
Farmers of the district expressed their hope that they will get a good yield of Aman this year as there was adequate rain which is very important for Aman paddy. Moreover, they are taking care of their crop very well. After a few more weeks they will harvest their crop, they said.
The farmers of Panchagarh and its adjacent districts are dependant on Aman farming. This crop helps them get their livelihood for throughout the year. This year the farmers sow the seeds on the seedbeds early.
The farmers of the region are hopeful about a good yield of Aman as they experienced rain at the beginning of this season. There was less rain in the last few days of the previous month. The farmers were bit worried on that time. However, it rained for several days at the beginning of this month. So, the farmers hoped for a good yield. Moreover, it rains every day now. If this weather continues for another three to four weeks, the farmers will get a good harvest.
Abdul Warez, a farmer of Khanpur village under Dhakkamara union of Panchagarh Sadar Upazila, said I am farming Aman paddy on five Bighas of land this year. I raised the seedlings on seedbed early this year as there was a lack of rain for the last few years during this season. I planted the seedlings soon after it rained this season. I applied necessary fertilizer and pesticides on my land. The output is good so far. There is enough water in the land. Moreover, it often rains. If this weather continues for two-three weeks more, we will get a good yield.
Deputy Director of Panchagarh Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Abdul Matin, said a target was set to bring 1 lakh 25 hectares of land under Aman farming this season. And the production target was set at 3 lakh 46 thousand 343 metric tonne. Aman seedlings were planted on 1 lakh 30 hectares of land this season as there was rain. It is 5 hectares more than the target. So, the production target will be increased as well. He also said the weather is favourable now. If there is no natural disaster, a bumper yield will be experienced.
