Faridpur farmers expect mustard yield worth Tk 151.38cr

FARIDPUR, Jan 16: In Faridpur, a significant increase in mustard cultivation has been reported, with the area under mustard crops expanding by over 2,000 hectares from the previous season.

This expansion anticipates a high-yield output valued at an impressive Tk 151.38 crore.

The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) in Faridpur has noted that mustard now spans 14,842 hectares, targeting a yield of 1,360 kg per hectare.

Given the current market rate, which surpasses Tk 3,000 per maund, the districts projected earnings are substantial.

Anwar Hossain, the Agriculture Officer of Faridpur Sadar upazila, attributes this growth to the rising prices of edible oils.

He observed that mustard cultivation has become a preferred choice in nearly all fields across the districts nine upazilas.

"Farmers are increasingly turning to mustard due to its lower maintenance, availability of resources like fertilizers and medicines, and encouraging government policies," said Hossain.    —UNB