Aman rice production in Khulna region of Bangladesh is projected at 8.5 lakh tonnes as the farmers across the Khulna region are in the peak of Aman paddy harvesting. Farmers are working tirelessly to bring home their produce before any potential natural disaster. According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) in Khulna, Bangladesh agriculture ministry, the Aman paddy variety target for the 2025–26 financial year was set at 2,98,635 hectares across four districts.
Cultivation of Aman rice was ultimately completed on 2,90,342 hectares—97.2 percent of the target. Until November 12, farmers had already harvested 50,603 hectares, representing 17.4 percent of the total cultivated land. The DAE estimates that the region will produce approximately 8,59,902 metric tons of rice this Aman season. As far as updates from Aus aman and boro rice cultivation is concerned several rice cultivators shared their insights that they cultivated Aman paddy seeds on 27 bighas of land this year and expects to harvest around 250 maunds of paddy. Whereas other farmer shared that he cultivated 30 bighas and expects a yield of 300 maunds (a varying unit of weight in some Asian countries, especially an Indian unit of weight equivalent to about 37 kg).
Apart from Aman Rice Production Farmers Prepare for Rabi Season Crops
Apart from rice cultivation in Bangladesh farmers are also preparing for Rabi crops, including oilseeds, pulses, and winter vegetables. Dighalia Upazila Agriculture Officer Krishibid Kishore Ahmed confirmed that Aman rice cultivation in the upazila had reached 100 percent of the target. He said that the BRRI-103 variety has gained remarkable popularity among farmers this season.
Rafiqul Islam, Additional Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension, Khulna region, is optimistic that the region’s Aman harvest will make a significant contribution to the national economy. With harvesting progressing steadily and winter crop preparations underway, farmers in Khulna remain hopeful for a productive and profitable rice production ahead.
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