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Chapainawabganj mango farmers expect high yield with 37,504 hectares in flowering phase

With the onset of the flowering phase, mango cultivators in Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh, are engaged in intensive tree management, anticipating a productive yield this season. The region's mango trees have commenced blooming, aligning with an expected 'on-year' for mango production.

Authorities involved in mango cultivation report that the absence of severe winter conditions and favorable weather have facilitated timely flower emergence. This year is projected to be an 'on-year,' characterized by higher yields, contrasting with the 'off-year' that follows a bumper harvest.

The flowering period typically spans from early January (Magh) to mid-February (Falgun). Despite a few cold days at the start of Magh, rising temperatures have supported the flowering process. Experts predict that by mid-February, mango orchards will be densely populated with blossoms.

Field observations reveal trees adorned with emerging flower buds, with some already fully developed. Farmers are actively tending to their trees to ensure optimal growth.

Auhid, a mango farmer from the BSCIC area, noted, "This year we haven't had severe cold or dense fog, which is good for the trees. The weather is relatively favorable now, and my orchard has started to see the first buds." He expressed concerns over the rising costs of pesticides and other inputs, urging governmental intervention.

Azam Ali, another grower from Nakattitola in Shibganj, shared optimism regarding the conducive weather for mango flowering. Farmers from various regions, including Azizul from Jadupur and Abdul Rakib from Arambagh, echoed similar sentiments.

Dr. Mokhlesur Rahman, Chief Scientific Officer at the Regional Horticultural Research Center, stated, "Last year, we saw fewer mango blossoms, so we expect a higher number this year. The weather has been very favorable, especially since we haven't experienced excessive cold or thick fog during the flowering period, which usually hinders the process." He advised farmers to use suitable pesticides and fungicides and suggested irrigation if rainfall is insufficient.

Dr. Palash Sarkar, Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), expressed hope for a better yield this year, contingent on favorable weather. The DAE reports that the district encompasses 37,504 hectares of mango orchards, with the highest concentration in Shibganj upazila (20,100 hectares). Despite last year's 'off-year,' the district produced 348,278 metric tonnes of mangoes.

Source: The Financial Express

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