Golden Fiber | Jute Cultivation in Cumilla is Increasing

The production of golden fiber jute in Brahmanpara upazila of Cumilla district has been as expected this season. As a result, farmers are optimistic about getting a fair price. There is a smile on their faces. Farmers are weaving new dreams in jute cultivation.

Jute cultivation is increasing every year across the country. At one time jute was cultivated on a large scale but for some past years the farmers had refrained from cultivating jute for various reasons. Many believe that the rise in the value of polythene and its use has led to a decline in the use of jute products. Currently, the demand for jute is increasing due to the official ban on the use of polythene. Jute is currently being sold at a price of Tk 2,000 to Tk 2,500 per quintal. 

According to the Brahmanpara Upazila Agriculture Office, jute has been cultivated in 1,000 hectares of land in Brahmanpara upazila this season. The freshness of the jute plant has increased as there is no infestation of insects and spiders in the jute and occasional rain water. Farmers are already busy cutting jute on some lands and conserving fiber.

They said that so far jute cultivation has been good. It costs about seven to eight thousand Taka to cultivate jute on one Bigha of land. Farmers will be able to get more financial benefit if the market price of jute remains good.

A farmer from Charipara village in Chandla union of the upazila, said he is cultivating jute on four Bighas of land this time. The condition of jute is as good as expected. Another farmer said of the same area has sown jute in four Bighas and another one in three Bighas. They said that since the sowing, the appearance of the plant has been in good condition day by day. They said that after cutting the jute, if they get enough water to wake up, there will be no such problems. Farmers are hoping that jute will produce eight to twelve quintal per bigha.

The Upazila Agriculture Officer Mahbubul Hasan said, "Once the farmers turned away from jute cultivation which is associated with the tradition of the Bengali nation, but day by day the farmers of Brahmanpara upazila are inclined to cultivate jute again." The present government is also providing overall support to the farmers for jute cultivation.

 

Source: comillarkagoj

 

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