Bandarban: Seeds and chemical fertilizers have been distributed among farmers in Ruma upazila of Bandarban district as part of the Agricultural Incentive and Rehabilitation Program. The distribution ceremony took place at the Upazila Agricultural Office premises on Monday afternoon, aiming to enhance agricultural production and offer support to farmers in the hilly regions.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the initiative provided seeds and fertilizers to 50 farmers, targeting the cultivation of crops such as mustard, sunflower, Chinese almond, phelon, and arhar (a type of legume). For mustard cultivation, each farmer received 1 kg of seeds, 10 kg of DAP (Di-ammonium Phosphate), and 10 kg of MOP (Muriate of Potash) fertilizer. Groundnut farmers were given 10 kg of seeds, 10 kg of DAP, and 5 kg of MOP. Those planting phelon received 7 kg of seeds, 10 kg of DAP, and 5 kg of MOP, while arhar cultivators were provided with 2 kg of seeds, 5 kg of DAP, and 5 kg of MOP fertilizer.
Ruma Upazila Agriculture Officer AKM Faridul Haque highlighted the government's efforts to increase agricultural productivity and support farmer rehabilitation. "The government is providing free seeds and fertilizers nationwide to help boost crop production and support farmers in the hilly areas. This initiative will play a crucial role in enhancing the cultivation of high-potential crops in Ruma," Haque stated.