The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Narail

Farmers of the 10 districts of Khulna division have produced 7.5 lakh mts of vegetables from 60,683 hectares of land during the current season.

According to the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), farmers brought 11,829 hectares of land under vegetable cultivation in Jessore, 9,767 hectares in Jhenidah, 2,865 hectares in Magura, 1,270 hecatres in Narail, 3,635 hectares in Khulna, 2,728 hectares in Bagerhat, 6,920 hectares in Satkhira, 5,978 hectares in Kushtia, 9,505 hectares in Chuadanga and 6,195 hectares in Meherpur district.

The cultivated vegetables include brinjal, green banana, gourd,

pumpkin, snake-gourd, patal, ladies finger, kakrol, turnip, arum, cabbage, tomato, cucumber, bean and potato.

DAE officials said they ensured supply of quality seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and other necessary inputs among the farmers at fair prices to make the cultivation scheme a success.