A bumper harvest of sweet potatoes has been reported in Madarganj upazila of Jamalpur this season. Favorable weather, low production costs, and strong market prices have led to increased farmer profits and enthusiasm. Compared to paddy, sweet potatoes have yielded three times more profit, prompting many farmers to shift to this crop.
According to the Upazila Agriculture Extension Department, sweet potatoes were cultivated on 365 hectares of land this season, nearly double last year’s 190 hectares. The main varieties grown include BARI Sweet Potato-8, BARI Sweet Potato-4, and improved local types. Twelve farmers received demonstration plots of the BARI-8 variety to encourage wider adoption. Farmers across several unions are now busy harvesting their crops.
Upazila Agriculture Officer Habibur Rahman said favorable weather and regular technical support contributed to the strong yields. With an estimated 9,200 tons produced this season, sweet potatoes have become a promising cash crop in the region due to their nutritional value and growing market demand.
খাদেমুল ইসলাম, মাদারগঞ্জ (জামালপুর) প্রকাশ : ০৩ মার্চ ২০২৬, ০২: ৩৯ জামালপুরের মাদারগঞ্জ উপজেলায় চলতি মৌসুমে মিষ্টি আলুর বাম্পার ফলন হয়েছে। অনুকূল আবহাওয়া, কম খরচে অধিক ফলন এবং বাজারে ভালো দাম পাওয়ায় কৃষকদের মুখে ফুটেছে মিষ্টি হাসি। ধানের তুলনায় তিনগু
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