Palm tree farming gaining popularity in Jessore
Our Correspondent | Tuesday, 26 August 2008
JESSORE, Aug 25: Farming palm trees that produce edible oil in the south-western region of the country has been gaining popularity.
Local farmers are now expecting to earn money by producing and selling palm oil, agriculturists said.
According to the Agriculture Extension Department (AED), the land of Jessore is most favourable for palm trees farming.
If it is widely cultivated, it might be a key source of income for the people of this area, sources claimed.
Learning about the breakthrough, the members of Bangladesh Army in association with AED has initially planted palm trees.
Saplings of palm trees were planted at Jessore Sadar, Jhikargachha, Sharsha, Chaugachha, Bagharpara and Keshabpur upazilas.
Commanding Officer of Joint Forces, Jessore Lieutenant Colonel Tanvir Iqbal inaugurated the palm trees plantation programme recently.
Deputy Director of the AED, Jessore Khairul Islam was also present on the occasion.
Local farmers are now expecting to earn money by producing and selling palm oil, agriculturists said.
According to the Agriculture Extension Department (AED), the land of Jessore is most favourable for palm trees farming.
If it is widely cultivated, it might be a key source of income for the people of this area, sources claimed.
Learning about the breakthrough, the members of Bangladesh Army in association with AED has initially planted palm trees.
Saplings of palm trees were planted at Jessore Sadar, Jhikargachha, Sharsha, Chaugachha, Bagharpara and Keshabpur upazilas.
Commanding Officer of Joint Forces, Jessore Lieutenant Colonel Tanvir Iqbal inaugurated the palm trees plantation programme recently.
Deputy Director of the AED, Jessore Khairul Islam was also present on the occasion.