Bed-planting technology reduces cultivation time, cost: Experts | District

RAJSHAHI, Sept 30, 2025 (BSS) - Bed planting technology is being promoted in the region, including its vast Barind tract, to make farming more efficient and climate-resilient. It improves soil and water management, leads to better fertilizer and seed utilization, and helps protect crops from pests and lodging. This ultimately increases yields, benefiting small farmers. Talking to BSS today, Principal Scientific Officer at Soil Resource Development Institute Dr Nurul Islam said, “Bed-planting technology reduce cultivation time and cost significantly compared to the conventional methods.” He said a bed planter attached to a two-wheel tractor performs multiple tasks in a single pass, including soil tillage, bed formation, fertilizer application, and seed sowing. This method creates raised beds, which improves water distribution...