Farmers in the Teesta riverbed areas of Nilphamari district, Bangladesh, are engaged in extensive cultivation of winter vegetables, eyeing a substantial yield. The silver sandy lands, now vibrant with a variety of vegetables such as onion, potato, garlic, chilies, bean, brinjal, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes, are a testament to the agricultural activity in the region. This shift towards large-scale commercial farming aims to address financial challenges and recover from recent flood damages.
Visits across various char areas revealed farmers diligently tending to their crops. Abdul Matin from Tunirhat village shared his optimistic outlook for his 80 decimals of vegetable cultivation. Similarly, Kahinur Begum from Purba Chatnai village has invested in diverse vegetable production on 2 bighas of land, anticipating a profitable return. The cultivation spans across 2,945 hectares in Dimla upazila and 328 hectares in Jaldhaka upazila's Teesta riverbed char areas, as reported by the Nilphamari DAE office.
Dr. SM Abu Bakar Saiful Islam, Deputy Director of Nilphamari's Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), highlighted the widespread use of sandy lands for winter vegetable cultivation, driven by the recent flood's impact on crops. The DAE's initiatives, including training and campaigns for organic fertilizer use, support this agricultural endeavor.
Source: Daily Sun