In the Rajshahi region, including the extensive Barind tract, the cultivation of citrus fruits has notably expanded, encompassing Malta, lemon, orange, jujube, and batabi lime. This agricultural shift has played a significant role in enhancing the financial standing of local farmers and traders. The introduction of commercial farming practices for these fruits over recent years has injected vitality into the regional economy, with a growing number of individuals venturing into the cultivation of these potentially lucrative crops.
One notable example includes Islam from Benipur village in the Godagari subdistrict, who manages a substantial cultivation of 3,200 jujube trees through intercropping, alongside 1,400 high-yielding jujube trees, in addition to China lemons and guava. Similarly, Kawsar Ali, a returnee migrant, established a Malta orchard on a one-acre plot within the same subdistrict. After spending 12 years abroad, Ali dedicated his efforts to this orchard, planting Bari Malta-1 saplings and witnessing favorable financial returns.
Source: daily-sun.com