Bumper jute production in Narail | Agriculture News

NARAIL, Sept 24, 2025 (BSS) - Jute growers in the district are delighted over bumper production and fair market prices this season, prompting increased cultivation compared to the previous year. According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), jute was cultivated on 23,498 hectares of land in the district this year-an increase of 68 hectares from last year's 23,430 hectares-with an expected production of 3,05,708 bales. Farmers are showing renewed interest in jute cultivation, aiming to revive the golden tradition of the once-dominant cash crop. This enthusiasm has translated into higher yields and profits. DAE officials said jute was cultivated across three upazilas of the district, with the upazila-wise break-up as follows: 6,925 hectares in Narail Sadar upazila, 12,165 hectares...