Jute cultivation exceeds target in Barisal
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
BARISAL, Aug 27 (BSS): Jute cultivation in Barisal exceeded the target this season due to favorable weather and adequate supply of agri-input.
Department of Agriculture Extension sources said a total of 5,917 hectares of land were brought under jute cultivation in the district this year, which is 27 percent higher than target.
A total of 300 hectares of land were cultivated at Sadar upazila.