Magura farmers not happy over bumper Aus production

MAGURA, Aug 26: A bumper production of Aus paddy has been achieved in the district this year. But the production of Aus has failed to bring smile on the faces of the farmers.

Agriculture Extension Department (DAE) Magura informed, a total of 8050 hectares of land was brought under Aus cultivation in the district this year. A bumper production has been achieved in the district which reached 30500 tonnes of rice.

During a visit to Beroil, Isakhada, Jagla and Kachundi bazar under Magura sadar upazila Aus paddy was seen to be sold at Tk 360 to 380 per maund as against Tk 480 to 500 per maund last year.

When contacted, Abu Taleb, a farmer of village Nanduali under Magura sadar upazila said, I cultivated Aus paddy in 4 bighas of land. I got Tk 18 thousand by selling my paddy. But my production cost was about Tk 20,000. I have decided not to cultivate Aus in the coming season.

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