The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Comilla

Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has taken up a massive plan to cultivate maize in all 16 upazilas in the district during the current season.

Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) sources said a total of 4000 hectares of land would be brought under maize cultivation this year with the production target of 24000 tons of maize.

Of the total land, 250 hectares would be cultivated in Chandina Upazila, 60 hectares in Devidwar, 10 hectares in Muradnagar, 3430 hectares in Daudkandi, 10 hectares in Homna, 5 hectares in Comilla Adarsha Sadar, 10 hectares in Burichang, 10 hectares in Brahmanpara, 10 hectares in Chouddagram, 10 hectares in Laksam, 5 hectares in Nangalkot, 40 hectares in Barura, 70 hectares in Meghna, 60 hectares in Titas, 5 hectares in Monohorgonj and 15 hectares in Sadar Dakkhin Upazila.

Bangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation (BADC) is supplying quality seeds among the growers through their sales centers and dealers at fair prices.

Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) have taken necessary steps to supply fertilizer and other agriculture inputs among the growers at fair prices to boost the production of maize during the current season, concerned sources said.