Aman paddy fields in Chitalmari upazila are now full of greenery. If everything goes well and the weather remains non-hostile, bumper yield of Aman paddy can be expected at Bagerhat region this year.
Ropapaddy has been cultivated in 5,080 hectares of land in Chitalmari upazila during the current Aman season. Among the planted Aman paddy are hybrid 2280, rupshi 2700 and local varieties of paddy.
According to the Upazila Agriculture Extension Department, the target has been set to cultivate Aman paddy in 5070 hectors of land in the upazila during the current Aman paddy production season. On the other hand, it has been cultivated in 5,080 hectors of land.
The production target of rice from this paddy has been set at 11770 metric tons which can be supplied to other parts of the country by meeting the local food demand of the upazila. Upazila Agriculture Officer Razia Sultana said the paddy planted from July will be harvested in October-November unless there is any natural calamity.
According to the local farmers, the planting of Aman paddy in the field this year is satisfactory. Hopefully, there will be good yields if the weather does not have any major adverse effects, farmers said.
