In Chatmohar Upazila, the area under transplanted Aman paddy cultivation has surpassed the initial target. Due to the early recession of floodwaters, additional land was brought under cultivation, resulting in an increase of over 100 bighas compared to the previous season. The Upazila Agriculture Office has set a production target of 42,918 metric tons of transplanted Aman paddy for the 2026–27 season.
With favorable weather conditions and no significant outbreaks of pests or diseases reported in the fields so far, a yield exceeding the target is anticipated.
Across the Upazila’s 11 unions and one municipality, transplanted Aman paddy has been cultivated on 7,775 hectares—an increase of 15 hectares over last year. The Agriculture Office noted that this achievement was made possible because large tracts of land in the Handial, Nimaichara, and Chaikola unions—which typically remain submerged—have now been brought under cultivation.
Field visits across various unions reveal that the ripening Aman paddy stalks, swaying in the breeze, have begun to take on a golden hue. Farmers expect the harvest to commence in the first week of November. They are currently busy preparing for the Nabanna (harvest festival) season—sharpening sickles, readying mathals (traditional conical hats used by farmers), and repairing golas (granaries). The prospect of a bountiful harvest has brought smiles to the faces of the farmers.
Nazrul Islam, a farmer from Kumargara village in the Upazila’s Bilchalon Union, shared that he has cultivated 'BRRI Dhan 87' and 'BRRI Dhan 103' varieties of Aman paddy across 15 bighas in the Khalishagari bil (wetland) area, located within the Chalan Beel region. He expects a yield of approximately 20 maunds per bigha. He added that he hopes to see a good market price for the paddy, which would ensure a profitable return. Mamunur Rashid, a farmer from Mathurapur Union, stated that he has cultivated high-yielding varieties (HYV) of transplanted Aman rice on 6 bighas of land this year. He expects to harvest early-maturing varieties—specifically BRRI dhan 56 and 75, as well as BINA dhan 7, 17, and 20—within the next week. He anticipates a better yield this year compared to previous years.
Ismail Hossain, a farmer from Pachuria village in the upazila’s Dibigram Union, shared that while they previously cultivated traditional rice varieties, they have shifted to hybrid varieties in recent years. He noted that they have achieved significantly higher yields and expect an even better harvest this season.
Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer Saidur Rahman Sayeed explained that they consistently advise farmers to adopt modern rice cultivation techniques. Practices such as the use of balanced fertilizers and the implementation of 'line sowing' and 'perching' (placing bamboo poles in fields to attract birds that prey on pests) have helped reduce production costs, leading to greater profitability for farmers. He added that, following their guidance, the cultivation of hybrid rice has increased compared to previous years, which will boost overall agricultural output.
Upazila Agriculture Officer Kuntala Ghosh stated that the area under transplanted Aman rice cultivation in Chatmohar Upazila this year has exceeded the initial target. Under a government incentive program, chemical fertilizers and seeds were distributed to farmers free of cost. Continuous field-level advisory support has ensured that farmers faced no significant difficulties in their cultivation efforts. The official expressed optimism that, provided the weather remains favorable, the farmers will achieve a good harvest.
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Reported by Chatmohar (Pabna)Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
