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NARAIL, Nov 29, 2025 (BSS) - The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has set a target to produce 74,073 tonnes of winter vegetables on 3,140 hectares of land across the district's three upazilas during the 2025-26 FY.

Deputy Assistant Agriculture Officer Nipu Majumdar said winter vegetable cultivation began in the first week of November, and varieties including cauliflower, gourd, bean, brinjal, spinach, tomato, cabbage, radish, broccoli, red amaranth (lalshak), cucumber and pumpkin have already started appearing in local markets. 

According to the DAE, the cultivation target includes 1,285 hectares in Narail Sadar, 695 hectares in Lohagara, and 1,160 hectares in Kalia upazila.

To ensure successful production, the DAE has distributed special incentives, high-quality seeds and fertilizers among farmers.