Vegetable seeds distributed among farmers in Joypurhat

Bashundhara Shuvosangho distributed seeds of various vegetables among farmers in Khetlal upazila of Joypurhat on Friday morning to encourage vegetable cultivation in homesteads and fallow lands.

The seeds were distributed among farmers in Nowpara, Bhutpara, Amanipara and Katahar villages under an initiative of the Khetlal unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho.

Receiving the seeds, local farmers expressed hope of growing vegetables in their homesteads and fallow lands to meet their families’ nutritional needs and reduce household expenses.

They said vegetable prices often rise beyond the reach of ordinary people, while growing vegetables at home could help meet their families’ nutritional needs and reduce dependence on the market.

M Russell Ahmed, president of the Khetlal unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho, said, “Handing seeds to farmers means sowing the seeds of a possibility. We want homesteads and fallow lands to become greener. This will not only help meet families’ nutritional needs but also create opportunities for additional income.”

Nazmul Hossain, acting general secretary of the unit, said the initiative was aimed at encouraging farmers to grow vegetables.

“Vegetables produced by the farmers themselves will play an important role in meeting their families’ food and nutritional needs,” he said.

Publicity secretary Ammar Hossain, finance secretary Shihab Shamim and general members Kajal, Rawnshara Rifaha and Fahmida Roshni, among others, were also present.