Betel leaf cultivation on rise in Bhola

Farmers of Bhola are showing more interest in betel leaf cultivation since they got its lucrative market price in the last couple of years. Betel leaf cultivation is increasing day by day in the district as the farming provides  livelihood for many villagers.

During a recent visit  at Char Annanda village under Ilisha union of Bhola Sadar upazila this correspondent found many farmers selling betel leaves at different local bazaars.

The betel leaves, which were produced here is supplied in different districts. Many people think that betel leaf cultivation is the blessing for them which is left by their ancestors. That’s why farmers of the upazila are interested in betel leaf cultivation, said a trader.    

According to the Department of Agriculture Extension, about 2000 acres of land have been brought under betel leaf cultivation in the district this year.

Barek Member, 50,  a betel leaf grower of Char Annada village, told this correspondent that farmers of this village have been growing

betel leaf for a long time. Prduction of betel leaf in the distric on the rise in the last few years mainly for marketing facilities. He also said that about 200 family in the village engaged in the profession.

Betel leaf farmer Jahangir Sikder, 55, said 12-15 seedlings can be planted from each plant. The field of betel leaf is prepared from bamboo, jute and thread. When the plant is 4-5 inches long, then a 5-6 feet long jute stick is placed on the side.

The leaves grow slowly and matured for sale after 5-6 months. Then it can be taken to the market in every 8-10 days. Haradon,55, a battle leaf trader in Bhola Bazar, said betel leaf woth Tk 50 crore are supplied to other parts of the country every year.

“I have been cultivating betel leaf for more than 21 years. At present, I earnTk 4000-5000 by selling betel leaf in every market”, he said

While contacted Binoy Krishana Dey, deputy director of  the  Department of Agriculture Extension, said farmers are regularly advised to increase the production of betel leaf in the field, to eliminate diseases and the appropriate use of fertilizers and pesticides.

Now the yield of betel leaf is increasing every year. On behalf of the Department of Agriculture, all kind of consultation is being provided to farmers.

 

 

Betel leaf cultivation on rise in Bhola

Farmers of Bhola are showing more interest in betel leaf cultivation since they got its lucrative market price in the last couple of years. Betel leaf cultivation is increasing day by day in the district as the farming provides livelihood for many villagers. During a recent visit at Char Annanda village under Ilisha union of Bhola Sadar upazila this correspondent found many farmers selling betel leaves at different local bazaars. The betel leaves, which were produced here is supplied in different districts. Many people think that betel leaf cultivation is the blessing for them which is left by their ancestors. Thats why farmers of the upazila are interested in betel leaf cultivation, said a trader. According to the Department of Agriculture Extension, about 2000 acres of land have been brought under betel leaf cultivation in the district this year. Barek Member, 50, a betel leaf grower of Char Annada village, told this correspondent that farmers of this village have been growing betel leaf for a long time. Prduction of betel leaf in the distric on the rise in the last few years mainly for marketing facilities. He also said that about 200 family in the village engaged in the profession. Betel leaf farmer Jahangir Sikder, 55, said 12-15 seedlings can be planted from each plant. The field of betel leaf is prepared from bamboo, jute and thread. When the plant is 4-5 inches long, then a 5-6 feet long jute stick is placed on the side. The leaves grow slowly and matured for sale after 5-6 months. Then it can be taken to the market in every 8-10 days. Haradon,55, a battle leaf trader in Bhola Bazar, said betel leaf woth Tk 50 crore are supplied to other parts of the country every year. I have been cultivating betel leaf for more than 21 years. At present, I earnTk 4000-5000 by selling betel leaf in every market, he said While contacted Binoy Krishana Dey, deputy director of the Department of Agriculture Extension, said farmers are regularly advised to increase the production of betel leaf in the field, to eliminate diseases and the appropriate use of fertilizers and pesticides. Now the yield of betel leaf is increasing every year. On behalf of the Department of Agriculture, all kind of consultation is being provided to farmers.