Success in Juri yellow watermelon cultivation
Moulvibazar Correspondent :
Khurshed Alam, a young entrepreneur from Domabari village, Lathitila, Gualbari union, Juri upazila, Moulvibazar. A farmer who is very interested in cultivating all kinds of exceptional crops.
This time, he has cultivated the attractive turmeric named Sungold for the first time on an experimental basis.
This new variety of watermelon discovered by the Seed Company is as beautiful to look at and tastes as sweet.
There is also a high demand for this delicious fruit among general buyers in the area.
People from various areas have seen this watermelon on social media to see and taste it firsthand.
People have rushed from. Many have seen this fruit for the first time and have eaten it.
Zillu Ahmed, who came to see the watermelon cultivation, said, “It is really beautiful to cultivate such an exceptional crop in the border area of our upazila. I have eaten this watermelon it is as different as it looks.”
The taste is also sweet I will take this watermelon home too. Saifullah Hassan, an Emirati expatriate who came to buy watermelon, said, “I am an expatriate.
We young people always think about how to leave the country, what to do in the country.
I think this attitude can be changed by any if young people take up new agricultural initiatives on wasteland and put in their own efforts, they can become successful like Khurshed Alam Bhai.
Young entrepreneur and farmer Khurshed Alam said, “I am experimentally cultivating this type of watermelon. I have also got very good yields.”
There are plans to do it commercially in the future. The lands in our area are suitable for watermelon cultivation.
I want young people like me to get involved in agriculture, if you work hard in the agricultural sector, a lot can be done in the country.
Also, now the agricultural office also always supports the farmers, In that case, newcomers will also learn and benefit from the agricultural sector.
Upazila Agriculture Officer Mahmudul Alam Khan said, the example of modern technology that Khurshed Alam has created is exemplary for other farmers.
This cultivation using mulching method will increase the quality of the yield in Lathitila, On the other hand, it will also reduce the cost of production of farmers.
In this regard, all kinds of cooperation will continue from the Agriculture Office.
District Deputy Director (Horticulture) Mohammad Farhad Uddin said, such exceptional facilities are available in remote villages of the area.
The success is indicative of an agricultural revolution. We want this farming method to spread throughout the district. This will open up new horizons in the agricultural economy.