Feni: A total of 2,470 small and marginal farmers in Feni have received free seeds and fertilizers under the government's AUS incentive programme for the Kharif-1 (2025-26) season. Feni-2 constituency Parliament Member Professor Joynal Abdin distributed the incentive among the farmers as the chief guest at a function held at Sadar Upazila Parishad auditorium this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the government's special agricultural initiatives, including the distribution of seeds and fertilizers, aim to bring benefits to farmers. During the event, Joynal Abdin expressed hope that such support would boost crop production and help meet the country's growing food demands.
The programme was presided over by Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sultana Nasrin Kanta, with Additional Deputy Director (Grains) of the Department of Agricultural Extension Md. Masud Hossain present as a special guest. Upazila Agriculture Officer Md. Mohiuddin delivered the welcome speech.
Each farmer received 5 kg of seeds, 10 kg of DAP fertilizer, and 10 kg of MOP fertilizer as part of the incentive package. Officials mentioned that the initiative is aimed at encouraging farmers to increase cultivation during the AUS season and enhance overall agricultural productivity in the region.