RANGPUR, Aug 3: Cultivation of arum has brought smiles on the faces of farmers in Rangpur district as they are getting good profit by cultivating it on their lands.
Disappointed over low price of paddy, jute and other crops many farmers of the region became interested in the cultivation of arum and some other vegetables in recent years and its cultivation proved lucrative.
The farmers are now cultivating arum on commercial basis. Different varieties of arum are cultivated in the region. Almost all the varieties are grown in the water-logged areas.
Nuru Mia of Baniapara under Taraganj upazila in the district said he cultivated Taro Arum (Mukhi Kachu or Boi Kachu) and achieved an excellent yield of the crop this season. He said adding that a farmer can get 2-3 maund of Taro Arum from each decimal of land.
Mofakkharul of Fulchoki village in Mithapukur upazila said, he has cultivated Creeper Arum (Loti Kachu) on two bigha of land this season. He has already earned Tk 22,000 and is expecting more profit during rest of the season.
"I can buy adequate fresh vegetables including arum from different markets of Rangpur district at cheaper cost," said saiful a trader from Dhaka.
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) sources said, the farmers of the district are expected to grow huge quantity of arum and other vegetables this year as they prefer cultivating vegetables to other crops. Use of modern technology and quick compost has enhanced the production of vegetables significantly, sources added.
Expressing contentment a number of farmers said it was difficult for them to afford the expenses of their family by growing paddy only; but cultivation of arum and other vegetables is now giving them adequate profit to ease their financial constraints.
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Rangpur farmers happy over arum cultivation
Our Correspondent | Published: August 04, 2015 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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