73% of Boro paddy harvested in Khulna region
The region is witnessing a strong yield this season, raising hopes among farmers and agricultural officials alike.
Farmers across the Khulna region have harvested 73% of Boro rice by tomorrow (11 May) and hope to complete harvesting before Eid-ul-Azha.
Officials said around 96% of Boro seedlings cultivated in February in the region covering Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, and Narail districts are nearing complete harvest.
The region is witnessing a strong yield this season, raising hopes among farmers and agricultural officials alike.
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A total of 2.67 lakh hectares of land was brought under Boro cultivation in the four districts, with a production target of 12.21 lakh tonnes (Rice).
According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), about 12, 21,391 tonnes of Boro paddy have already been produced from 2,66,993 hectares.
In Khulna district, Boro was cultivated on 66,000 hectares, with a production target of 3.16 lakh tonnes. So far, 48,676 hectares, around 74% of the cultivated land, have been harvested.
In Bagerhat, farmers cultivated Boro on 67,622 hectares with a target of 3.24 lakh tonnes.
Harvesting has been completed on 40,220 hectares, accounting for about 59% of the total area.
In Satkhira, Boro cultivation covered 80,800 hectares with a target of 3.42 lakh tonnes. Of this, 71,979 hectares, or roughly 87%, have been harvested.
In Narail, farmers cultivated Boro on 50,297 hectares with a production target of 2.30 lakh tonnes. Harvesting has been completed on 35,347 hectares, representing 70% of the total area.
DAE Additional Director for the Khulna region, MdRafiqul Islam, said favourable weather conditions, including timely rainfall, have boosted prospects for achieving the desired production.
He added that the use of quality seeds, proper fertiliser application, close monitoring, and guidance from field-level agricultural officials have contributed to the bumper output.
According to DAE sources, around 2.64 lakh hectares of land were initially brought under Boro cultivation in the Khulna region this season, with a production target of approximately 12.10 lakh tonnes.
At least 89.73 tonnes production target were fulfilled till today, shows the DAE data.
The DAE, along with other agriculture-related organisations, is providing modern technologies and necessary support to enhance rice production and strengthen the country's food security.
Additional Director of the DAE for Khulna region, Md Rafiqul Islam, told BSS that farmers in the region-covering Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, and Narail districts-are very busy for harvesting their remain boro paddy.
The DAE, in coordination with other related organisations, including West Zone Power Company Limited (OZOPADICO) and the Rural Electrification Board, is ensuring an uninterrupted supply of fertilisers and electricity to facilitate smooth Boro cultivation.
