Farmers harvesting Boro paddy in Rangapani village of Rangamati Sadar upazila Dhaka TribuneFavourable weather and the absence of any crop pestilence have helped increase the yield, said the farmersFarmers in Rangamati are happy and in high hopes, as the Boro paddy yield seems quite satisfactory this season in the district. Most of the Boro paddy is cultivated in Baghaichhari, Langdu, Kawkhali and Naniarchar upazilas every year, the DAE added. The Boro yield has been better than last year, said another farmer, Shishubati Chakma. "We have advised farmers to grow Ayush paddy and winter vegetables after the Boro paddy harvesting ends so that no land remains idle," said Apru Marma. Rangamati DAE Deputy Director Paban Chakma said most of the Boro paddy was cultivated in Baghaichhari, Langdu, Kawkhali and Naniarchar upazilas where yield seemed satisfactory this season.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 31, 2020 15:56 UTC