A new revolution in cultivation will reduce the dependence on imported edible oil, saving the government thousands of crores of taka. The expansion of mustard cultivation at the upazila level shows that the implementation of the roadmap is yielding results. Bees, bees, where are you going, dance, dance… Like this line of poetry, a group of bees are busy collecting honey in the fields. A procession of turmeric in the fields stretching to the horizon. Only turmeric and turmeric as far as the eye can see.

The golden winter sun shimmers on the yellow flowers of mustard. The bees rush to collect honey.

On the other hand, the mustard fields, decorated with yellow and green garlands, spread the colors of new dreams in the eyes and faces of the farmers. Like the rest of the country, this year too, the bumper yield of mustard in Paikgachha, Khulna has brought smiles to the faces of farmers.

The target of mustard cultivation has been exceeded in this saline region and the yield has been quite good. During the field inspection, we spoke to Md. Harun Morol of Gadaipur Union.

He has cultivated mustard in 9 varieties of beena mustard on 10 hectares of land in Hitampur Mouza without tillage. ‘Last year, there was a good yield of mustard. This time too, we have cultivated mustard.

We have received good seeds and fertilizers from the agricultural office under government incentives.

Agricultural officials are giving us round-the-clock advice and are also giving us hands-on guidance at the field level. After seeing the crop, we are optimistic that there will be a bumper yield this time too.

The weather is favorable this time compared to last year. ’ Farmers from Nasirpur, Hannan, Sattar and other upazilas shared the same view. Tapasi Bachar and Purna Chandra Mandal, who came to see the mustard fields, said, ‘In the current winter season, mustard flowers are in full bloom on the green tips of the fields. The sweet scent of various species of butterflies, bees, bumblebees and the buzzing of birds has created a charming atmosphere.

I came to see the beauty of the flowers and take in their fragrance. I also took a selfie. Mustard is a profitable crop. It is more profitable with less cost. Therefore, everyone should cultivate more and more mustard. According to the Upazila Agricultural Extension Department, This year, 149 hectares of cultivated land and 90 hectares of uncultivated land, a total of 239 hectares, have been cultivated in the upazila. The yield has also been good. Farmers will be able to harvest the crop in a few days. ‘One hectare of land can yield 3-4 maunds of mustard.

350 grams to 400 grams of oil can be obtained from 1 kg of mustard. The government has provided fertilizer and seed incentive support to farmers, and we are constantly advising farmers in the field. ‘According to experts, the edible oil market in the country is on the rise. There is a price war over soybean oil. For this reason, farmers are now turning to mustard cultivation.

Various mustard cultivations have increased in the upazila and the yield has also been good. Upazila Agriculture Officer, Agriculturist Md. Ekramul Hossain told this correspondent, ‘Mustard is a profitable crop. In this saline and fish-dominated area, the farmers were unable to sow the seeds even if they wanted to.

In the current season, 280 farmers in the upazila have been given incentives and follow-up by the Upazila Agricultural Extension Department. In addition, 1 kg of seeds obtained from the Veena Bangladesh Research Center have been provided to 500 farmers.

Deputy Assistant Agricultural Officers have provided field supervision and regular inspection advice to mustard farmers. He said that once the mustard crop is harvested, all the land will be prepared for planting Eri Boro.