As a result, the numbers of growers towards guava farming are increasing day by day. At present, there are over 1500 orchards of Thai payara in the region. Dr Alim Uddin, Principal Scientific Officer of Regional Fruit Research Station, said Thai peyara is more nutritious than Kazi peyara. Per kilogram of Thai peyara is now selling at Tk 60 to 80 which contain only three to four payara. They have to ensure fertilizer and irrigation for the guava trees.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 27, 2016 18:35 UTC