Massive sugarcane cultivation programme in CHT
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18/05/2014
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Bangladesh Today
RAA massive sugarcane cultivation programme has taken by the Directorate of Agriculture Extension (DAE) in the three districts of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) region in the current season, reports BSS.
The DAE found that the cash crop, which has a high demand in the region and outside, could yield good profit with less production and labour cost. Farmers in Kaptai, Kaukhali, Razasthali, Naniarchor, Langadu and Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati district, Dighinala, Panchhari, Mohalchhari, Matiranga, Luxmichhari upazila of Khagrachhari district and majority of all seven upazila of Bandarbun are expecting a bumper output of the crop this year as they are now growing sugarcane in a scientific method in consultation and logistic support of DAE, said cultivators and sources of DAE.
A total of 2, 300 hectare of land brought under sugarcane cultivation in three-hill districts-Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarbun-in the current season against the target of 2, 700 hectare, said the sources of DAE.