Over 3, 0000 tonnes onion yield expected in Jamalpur

Agriculturists are expecting 32040 tonnes of onion production as farmers brought more land under its cultivation this year in the district.

Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) office sources said farmers cultivated onion on 2670 hectares of land which was 45 hectares more than the last year.

As a result, 934 tonnes more onion is expected to be produced this time, they said.

Last year, 31106 tonnes onion was produced on 2625 hectares of land.

With a view to increase the onion cultivation, agriculture department disbursed incentive among 500 small and marginal farmers in the district.

Under the programme, 500 kilogram onion seeds and 10 tonnes fertiliser were distributed among the farmers.

The farmers cultivated onion on 715 hectares of land in Jamalpur Sadar Upazila, 110 hectares in Sarishabari, 105 hectares in Melandah, 1230 hectares in Islampur, 280 hectares.