RAJSHAHI, Oct 19 (BSS): Agricultural scientists and researchers at a function here have stressed using modern technology in mango farming as it can help make this juicy fruit farming more profitable and increase its production.
They said modern mango farming can also contribute to reduction of carbon emission in Barind area, the country's one of the most vulnerable areas to climate change.
The experts came up with the observation while distributing 100 improved technology-based and high-yielding mango saplings among farmers on the Bagha upazila council office premises in the district.
Regional Fruit Research Station of Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI) organised the programme.
Chaired by upazila agriculture officer Sabina Yeasmin, the meeting was addressed, among others, by BARI principal scientific officer Dr Alim Uddin and its scientific officers Atiqur Rahman and Murshed Bari.
Dr Alim said modern technology is being promoted commercially in mango orchards here to protect mango from pest attack apart from facilitating mango farmers to get quality and better yield.
Mango is a leading seasonal cash crop of the country's northwest region.
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