Plantation of fruit trees

There are fallow lands around houses of many farmers. Those can be brought under fruit cultivation

Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has set a target to transplant more than 7,000 fruit tree saplings all over the city during this season for protection of the ecological balance. Plantation of fruit trees is very important for ensuring nutritional demands coupled with food security, ecological balance and biodiversity. According to a Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) report less than eight per cent of Bangladesh’s surface area is covered by forest which is one of the lowest in the world.  

There is no alternative to expansion of this up to 25 per cent of the total landscape through extensive tree plantations. Bangladesh enjoys generally a sub-tropical monsoon climate congenial to growing a vast range of fruits. Most of these fruits perishable in nature are available in different seasons.   There is no denying the fact that fruits are vital components of the daily diet and for meeting the demand for nutrition these should be included in every meal.

There is a great environmental benefit in planting fruit trees. It is worrying to note that urban children are getting accustomed to fast foods. This is doing them more harm than good. They should be turned to fruit consumption. This will protect them from various diseases and will also reduce family budget on medicines. Diversified use of fruits should also be ensured.

There are fallow lands around houses of many farmers. Those can be brought under fruit cultivation. Even fruit cultivation can be taken up on the courtyards of dwelling houses. The initial investment for fruit cultivation is not that much. The vast youth force can be employed in this task. It can solve unemployment problem greatly. A family can earn a substantial amount of money by selling seasonal fruits after meeting its demand. Fruit trees can help protect environment, biodiversity, flora and fauna. Besides, those have timber value and can be used in making furniture and can be used for many other purposes.

Fruit processing plants can be set up in different places in the country. All concerned should put in their best effort to make the country green by increasing fruit trees area. The government, particularly the ministry and the department concerned, can provide necessary financial and logistic supports to the people willing to undertake fruit cultivation. Building of awareness can also bring the desired results. 

Plantation of fruit trees

There are fallow lands around houses of many farmers. Those can be brought under fruit cultivation

Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has set a target to transplant more than 7,000 fruit tree saplings all over the city during this season for protection of the ecological balance. Plantation of fruit trees is very important for ensuring nutritional demands coupled with food security, ecological balance and biodiversity. According to a Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) report less than eight per cent of Bangladeshs surface area is covered by forest which is one of the lowest in the world. There is no alternative to expansion of this up to 25 per cent of the total landscape through extensive tree plantations. Bangladesh enjoys generally a sub-tropical monsoon climate congenial to growing a vast range of fruits. Most of these fruits perishable in nature are available in different seasons. There is no denying the fact that fruits are vital components of the daily diet and for meeting the demand for nutrition these should be included in every meal. There is a great environmental benefit in planting fruit trees. It is worrying to note that urban children are getting accustomed to fast foods. This is doing them more harm than good. They should be turned to fruit consumption. This will protect them from various diseases and will also reduce family budget on medicines. Diversified use of fruits should also be ensured. There are fallow lands around houses of many farmers. Those can be brought under fruit cultivation. Even fruit cultivation can be taken up on the courtyards of dwelling houses. The initial investment for fruit cultivation is not that much. The vast youth force can be employed in this task. It can solve unemployment problem greatly. A family can earn a substantial amount of money by selling seasonal fruits after meeting its demand. Fruit trees can help protect environment, biodiversity, flora and fauna. Besides, those have timber value and can be used in making furniture and can be used for many other purposes. Fruit processing plants can be set up in different places in the country. All concerned should put in their best effort to make the country green by increasing fruit trees area. The government, particularly the ministry and the department concerned, can provide necessary financial and logistic supports to the people willing to undertake fruit cultivation. Building of awareness can also bring the desired results.