RANGPUR, Jun 25: Jackfruit growers in the district are optimistic of achieving a good yield of their produce during the current season due to a conductive climate condition prevailing in the region.
According DAE sources the district has witnessed a satisfactory production of the fruit this year. DAE and market sources said that the ripe jackfruits have already arrived in local markets abundantly.
Jackfruit traders from different districts including Dhaka are gathering for purchasing the fruit from the major jackfruit markets in the region.
DAE officials and experts said, commercial jackfruit farming has already expanded in the district and its adjacent districts as it is a lucrative business and the growers are optimistic of getting fair price of their produce this year.
Jackfruit cultivation has changed the lot of many people as several hundreds of farmers have attained financial solvency through its cultivation in recent times. Nazmul Mia (50) of Fulchouki village under Mithapukur Upazila told FE that the growers now harvesting a good yield of the popular fruits owing to congenial weather condition. He has been getting bumper production of Jackfruit for the last few years but he is often deprived of fair prices due to lack adequate marketing facilities. Many others Jackfruit growers of different areas of the district also echoed the same tone.
The jackfruit growers of the region urged the government to take necessary measures for setting up preservation facilities for jackfruit and other seasonal fruits in the district to ensure better marketing facilities for fair price.
The growers also expressed the need for training so that they can take proper care of jackfruit orchards in order to enhance its production.
Mango fair begins
A 15 day long Haribhanga mango fair has begun at Padaganj school and college ground under Mithapukur upazila in Rangpur district Sunday afternoon.
Mithapukur Upazila Nirbahi Officr (UNO) Harun-ar-Rashid formally inaugurated the fair as chief guest while Officer in-Charge, Mithapukur Police Station Md. Rabiul Islam was present as special guest. Local UP Member Ferdous Ahmed presided over the function
Mango farmers from different areas of the district are displaying mangoes in the fair.
A large number of visitors are visiting the fair with much enthusiasm and purchasing mangoes.
Rangpur witnessing an impressive production of jackfruits: Buyers throng markets
Our Correspondent | Published: June 26, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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