Entrepreneur Abdul Karim cultivated Bari-1 variety malta in Mujgunni village of Manirampur upazila of Jessore. He responded by producing Malta in just two and a half years. Photo: Milan Rahman
Abdul Karim's path was not easy. About a century ago, he failed in various activities including chicken rearing, earthworm fertilizer production and became wealthy. Denar decided to run away.
Abdul Karim's path was not easy. About a century ago, he failed in various activities including chicken rearing, earthworm fertilizer production and became wealthy. Denar decided to run away.
At that time, Manirampur Upazila Agriculture Officer Mritunjay Kumar Roy planted seedlings of experimental Bari Malta-1 variety on 1 bigha of land under the Crop Diversification Project of Agriculture Department.
At that time, Manirampur Upazila Agriculture Officer Mritunjay Kumar Roy planted seedlings of experimental Bari Malta-1 variety on 1 bigha of land under the Crop Diversification Project of Agriculture Department.
After planting 170 seedlings in the field, he started intensive care. On the advice of agriculture officials, they started tending the trees using biotechnology. It started getting results after 2 years.
After planting 170 seedlings in the field, he started intensive care. On the advice of agriculture officials, they started tending the trees using biotechnology. It started getting results after 2 years.
Yellow malta hangs in bunches.
Yellow malta hangs in bunches.
25-30 men and women have been employed in Abdul Karim's Malta garden, which lost its capital at one time. They are working as regular labourers.
25-30 men and women have been employed in Abdul Karim's Malta garden, which lost its capital at one time. They are working as regular labourers.
Manirampur upazila agriculture officer Rituraj Sarkar said, 'Malta cultivation initiative in Manirampur is very positive. Abdul Karim set an example in this malta cultivation. Seeing its yield, many people in the surrounding area are encouraged to cultivate malta. The agriculture department is also giving him all kinds of support.
Manirampur upazila agriculture officer Rituraj Sarkar said, 'Malta cultivation initiative in Manirampur is very positive. Abdul Karim set an example in this malta cultivation. Seeing its yield, many people in the surrounding area are encouraged to cultivate malta. The agriculture department is also giving him all kinds of support.
