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The farmers of Boro paddy are filled with joy, their expressions reflecting the contentment of a fruitful harvest in the Bhabadah Beel area, which is commonly known as the "Sorrow of Jashore.
The promise of a bumper yield has cast a golden glow over the community, transforming their hardships into moments of pure bliss.
Rekha Mondal, the Local Assistant Agriculture Officer, shares encouraging statistics that further brighten the farmers' spirits. A remarkable 5,10 hectares out of 5,80 hectares in Bill Kedaria and 7,30 hectares out of 1,320 hectares in Bill Boka have been cultivated, signaling a productive year. The yield projections are equally promising, with Ubshi paddy expected to yield 22 maunds per bigha and hybrid rice reaching up to 28 maunds per bigha, showcasing the resilience and hard work of the farming community.
A visit to Bil Kodalia and Bil Bokar areas reveals a landscape brimming with life, with 80 percent of the land ripe for paddy harvesting. Pratap Mondal from Lakhaidanga village and Vidyut Mandal from Kultiya village share their personal experiences, highlighting the progress of the harvest season. While Pratap Mondal's three bigha land has matured, and harvesting has commenced, Vidyut Mandal reports that half of his land has been cut, reflecting the varying stages of the harvest across the region.
However, not all farmers are as fortunate. Residents of Bajekultia, Alipur, Poradanga, Nehalpur, and Sujatpur villages express their concerns, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of farming, where the weather plays a pivotal role in determining the fate of their crops. Last year, despite challenges, the farmers managed to bring their paddy home, but the uncertainty of the next harvest always loomed large. This year, however, the smiles on their faces are a testament to their resilience and the bumper yield that has brought them joy and relief.
Shekhar Chandra Roy, the Kultia UP Chairman from Manirampur, credits the installation of 20 irrigation machines in Bhabadah for the farmers' success. These machines have been instrumental in ensuring a steady supply of water, a critical resource for the crops. The community's collective efforts, coupled with the support of such infrastructure, have paved the way for a prosperous harvest season, bringing smiles to the faces of the hardworking farmers of Bhabadah Beel.
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