Key Takeaways

• A three-day agricultural technology fair launched in Daulatpur, Kushtia, aiming to promote sustainable farming.
• The event was inaugurated by DAE officials and included discussions on climate-resilient agricultural practices.
• Participants explored stalls showcasing modern cultivation techniques and agricultural innovations.

Fair Focuses on Sustainable Agriculture

A three-day agricultural technology fair kicked off on Tuesday in Daulatpur upazila, Kushtia district, to promote sustainable and modern farming practices among local farmers. Organized by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) under the Sustainable Agriculture Extension Project for the Jashore region, the event was formally inaugurated at 11:00 AM at the Daulatpur Upazila Parishad premises.

The fair was inaugurated by Alamgir Biswas, the Additional Director for the DAE’s Jashore Region, with Dr. Md Shawkat Hossain Bhuiyan, Deputy Director of Kushtia DAE, presiding over the ceremony. Daulatpur Upazila Agriculture Officer Rehana Parvin welcomed attendees, while Upazila Fisheries Officer Md Hossain Ahmed Swapan conducted the event.

A vibrant procession marked the fair’s opening, parading through the main roads before returning to the agriculture office premises. After the ceremony, guests visited various stalls set up by exhibitors.

During a discussion meeting, speakers emphasized the significance of adopting sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural technologies to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. They noted that the fair would equip farmers with practical knowledge regarding modern cultivation methods, improved crop varieties, and advanced agricultural machinery.

As the chief guest, Alamgir Biswas highlighted the considerable expansion of commercial agriculture across the seven districts of the Jashore region. He noted that farmers are increasingly practicing multiple crop cultivation on the same land. Biswas expressed optimism that farmers would derive further benefits from the modern technologies and knowledge presented at the fair.

In addition to Biswas, other notable attendees included DAE Jashore region Project Director Rabiul Islam, Additional Deputy Directors Md Mohsin Ali and Md Wahiduzzaman, Assistant Commissioner (AC-Land) Pradip Kumar Dash, and journalist Md Saiful Islam, all present as special guests.

The fair serves as a vital platform for enhancing the agricultural capabilities of local farmers, aiming to foster resilience and innovation in farming practices.

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