RANGPUR, March 10, 2023 (BSS) - The present pro-farmer government led by
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is providing subsidies of about Taka 34,000
crore alone in chemical fertilizers annually.
 
"The government is subsidizing the huge amount of money to make agriculture
more profitable for farmers," Director General (Seed Wing) of the Ministry of
Agriculture Md. Abu Zubair Hossain said on Thursday.
 
He said this while addressing a training program titled 'A Technique to
Increase Profitable Fruit Production' held at the training center of the
Burirhat Horticulture Center (BHC) of the Department of Agricultural
Extension (DAE) in the city as the chief guest.
 
The BHC organised the daylong event under the 'Year Round Fruit Production
for Nutrition Improvement Project' for 30 selected farmers with Deputy
Director (DD) of BHC Md. Abu Sayem in the chair.
 
While visiting various activities of Rangpur Horticulture Center on the
occasion, the Director General also planted mango saplings of 'Alphonso'
variety and auspiciously inaugurated the Germplasm of the newly evolved mango
Mother Plant.
 
In his welcome speech, Abu Sayem said the Germplasm program is starting with
23 local and foreign popular and appreciated mango varieties.
 
"The number of mango varieties and periphery will be increased gradually," he
said and expressed optimism that the BHC will contribute significantly to the
production of exportable mangoes in Rangpur and surrounding areas.
 
The chief guest suggested the participating farmers to ensure proper variety
selection, appropriate care and proper post-harvest management in order to
produce fruits profitably.
 
"To be a successful agricultural entrepreneur, one must regularly learn about
the latest modern agricultural technology," he added.
 
Acting Additional Director of the DAE, Rangpur region, Krishibid Md. Abdullah
Al Mamun, Deputy Director of the DAE for Kurigram district Krishibid Biplob
Kumar Mohant and Horticulturist Hena Nasreen, among others, were present.