During the current Boro season, Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) personnel are actively promoting the Logowo method among farmers in seven upazilas in the district in an effort to improve agricultural practices.

Logowo, a modern agro technology developed by a British scientist, involves leaving one row blank after every 10 rows during rice seedling planting. According to Rostam Ali, Additional Deputy Director (Horticulture) of DAE, this method allows transplanted rice plants to receive ample light and air, resulting in stronger and healthier crops.

 

The Logowo method not only reduces the usage of seedlings compared to conventional methods but also minimizes pest attacks, leading to increased rice production. Matiul Alam, Sadullapur Upazila Agriculture Officer, highlighted the relentless efforts of his team to popularize the technique at the field level, setting up demonstration plots to draw the attention of local farmers.

 

Enthusiastic farmers like Rafiqul Islam from Bishnupur village are already reaping the benefits. Having transplanted Boro paddy seedlings using the Logowo method, Islam reported positive results that have sparked interest among fellow farmers in the upazila.

 

Deputy Director Alam Sarker emphasized the importance of training field-level sub-assistant agriculture officers to effectively motivate farmers. All DAE officials are actively engaging with farmers in the field, encouraging them to adopt the Logowo method for Boro paddy cultivation this season.

 

Addressing the ambitious goals set by the DAE, Sarker revealed a target of bringing 128,500 hectares of land under Boro farming during the current season. As the Logowo method gains momentum, it marks a significant step towards modernizing agriculture and ensuring sustainable practices for increased crop yields in the district. Farmers are embracing this innovative approach, foreseeing positive changes in their yield and overall agricultural productivity.