Bumper potato production in Tangail likely
Friday, 11 January 2013
Our Correspondent
TANGAIL, Jan 10: A bumper production of potato is expected in Tangail district this season as its production has been very good in the areas of the district, DAE Tangail sources said.
A massive programme has been taken to cultivate potato in the 12 upazilas of the district this year.
According to Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) Tangail sources, this year 4333 hectares of land was brought under potato cultivation with a production target of 82760 MT of corps.
District Training Officer, Hanif Mohammed said that with the favourable climatic condition, proper distribution of high quality seeds and timely supply of fertiliser and agri inputs to growers are expecting a bumper production.