The harvesting and threshing of early varieties of Aman paddy have started in Sherpur district, with fields turning golden and farmers busy bringing home the ripe crops. Alongside Sherpur Sadar, the golden Aman paddy is thriving across vast crop fields in the border upazilas of Sreebordi, Jhenaigati, and Nalitabari near the Garo Hills. Favorable weather and proper care have resulted in a good yield of short-duration rorpa Aman this year.
According to the Department of Agricultural Extension, the target for Aman paddy cultivation in the district was 93,693 hectares, but cultivation exceeded this by 4 hectares. Farmers are cultivating short-duration and high-yielding varieties such as Bina-17 and Bria Dhan-75. Harvesting these crops early allows farmers to cultivate rabi crops like mustard, lentils, potatoes, maize, and winter vegetables on the same land during the next season.
Mohammad Sakhawat Hossain, Deputy Director of the District Department of Agricultural Extension, stated that early harvesting enables farmers to cultivate rabi crops on the same land, creating opportunities for additional production and financial benefit. Local farmers confirmed that compared to last year, this season's early Aman cultivation and yield have been quite satisfactory.
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