In Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts of Bangladesh, the mango formation process is going smoothly due to favorable weather conditions, indicating the arrival of the fruit in the upcoming months. The fruit setting stage is advancing well, with many mango trees in orchards, gardens, and homestead areas beginning to display their fruits.
Sources from the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) reveal a significant number of buds in Naogaon's new mango orchards this year, although Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj's larger trees have fewer buds. Mango cultivation spans 93 thousand hectares across Naogaon, Rajshahi, and Chapainawabganj.
According to DAE Additional Director Mahmudul Faruque, over half of the buds in the region have developed into pods, with 65 percent of Rajshahi's mango buds now pea-sized and 35 percent marble-sized.
Dr. Shafiqul Islam, principal scientific officer of Fruit Research Station, attributes this year's reduced bud count to last year's bumper crop, which depleted the trees' food storage. He anticipates that this year's lower production will result in larger, higher quality mangoes. The late appearance of buds, attributed to the prolonged winter, marks a deviation from the usual early February budding. Al Mamun Hasan, a subdistrict Agriculture Officer, advises farmers to properly care for their orchards and gardens, especially in pest control, to ensure a fruitful mango season.
Source: bssnews.net