Seed, fertilisers distribution begins in Gaibandha

GAIBANDHA, Apr 08 (BSS): Seed and fertilisers distribution among the farmers of Sadar upazila in the district began yesterday afternoon under Aus incentive programme of the government.

An inaugural session organised by Sadar upazila agriculture office of Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) here was also held on its premises on Sunday with Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Uttam Kumar Roy in the chair.

District training officer of DAE Showkat Osman addressed the function as the chief guest and additional deputy director Abul Kalam Azad and president of upazila Awami League Rezaul Karim Reza were present at the event as the special guests while upazila agriculture extension officer Mosarrof Hossain was the moderator.

Earlier, upazila agriculture officer Al Imran delivered a welcome speech and said the objective of the seed and fertilizers distribution is to inspire the farmers to boost production of Aus paddy to enhance the country's total production in few cost to ensure food security.

The speakers in their speeches urged the farmers to farm Aus paddy on their land properly during the current Kharif-1 season utilizing the seed and fertilisers.