Seed, fertilizers distribution begins in Chuadanga

A government initiative to boost agricultural production was launched in the district today with the distribution of seeds and fertilizers among local farmers free of cost. The program, aimed at increasing the cultivation of Ufshi (High Yielding Variety) Aush paddy, was inaugurated at 11:00 am at the Sadar Upazila Hallroom. A total of 12,000 farmers from the district are set to benefit from the initiative.

Member of Parliament for Chuadanga-1 constituency Advocate Masud Parvez Russell attended the programme as the chief guest with Upazila Nirbahi Officer Tithi Mitra in the chair.  The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Deputy Assistant Agriculture Officer Nazmul Haque and was conducted by Agricultural Extension Officer Asif Iqbal.

Under the government's agricultural incentive program for the 2025-26 fiscal year, small and marginal farmers are receiving essential inputs to support Aush paddy cultivation. Each beneficiary farmer will receive five kilograms of paddy seeds, along with 10 kilograms each of DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) and MOP (Muriate of Potash) fertilizers. Officials expressed hope that the initiative will help increase crop production and provide support to farmers across the district.