Bagerhat: Seeds and chemical fertilizers are being distributed among 495 small and marginal farmers of Mollahat upazila in Bagerhat under the government's agricultural incentive programme for the fiscal year 2025-26. The initiative has been undertaken by the Upazila Department of Agricultural Extension under the Agricultural Rehabilitation and Incentive Sector.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Shyamananda Kundu inaugurated the distribution programme as the chief guest this morning on the premises of the upazila parishad. Speaking on the occasion, the UNO stated that small and marginal farmers are being assisted in early winter vegetable cultivation under this incentive programme during the Rabi season. This initiative aims to encourage early vegetable farming, boost production, and ensure timely supply of vegetables to the market.
The Upazila Agriculture Office reported that a total of 495 farmers are receiving the incentive support. Of them, 150 farmers will receive seven types of Ufshi variety vegetable seeds, totaling 500 grams, for early winter vegetable cultivation in their homesteads. The remaining 345 farmers will receive seeds and fertilizers for field cultivation of hybrid varieties of gourd, brinjal, sweet pumpkin, and cucumber.
As per the allocation, 40 farmers will receive 200 grams of seeds, 10 kg of DAP, and 10 kg of MOP for gourd cultivation. Additionally, 100 farmers will receive 80 grams of seeds, 10 kg of DAP, and 10 kg of MOP for brinjal cultivation. Another 100 farmers will receive 30 grams of seeds, 10 kg of DAP, and 10 kg of MOP for sweet pumpkin cultivation, while 100 farmers will receive 40 grams of seeds, 10 kg of DAP, and 10 kg of MOP for cucumber cultivation.
The event, presided over by Upazila Agriculture Officer Md. Matiur Rahman, was attended by Upazila Livestock Officer Dr. Md. Hasan Ali, Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer Rajib Roy, Additional Agriculture Officer Mehedi Hasan, Upazila Jamaat Secretary Md. Hedayet Ullah, Press Club Mollahat General Secretary M. M. Mofizur Rahman, Vice President Md. Moniruzzaman Molla, Abdullah Faruk, and journalist KM Mahamudul Haque. Speakers at the event emphasized that the government initiative would economically assist farmers and positively contribute to the rural economy.