Photo: BSSNARAIL, March 5, 2026 (BSS) - Sunflower cultivation is rapidly gaining popularity in three upazilas of Narail as farmers are benefiting for high-yield and low-cost crops. Sadar upazila accounts for 78 hectares, Lohagara upazila 58 hectares and Kalia upazila 55 hectares. This year, sunflower cultivation has increased by 81 hectares compared to last year, with hopes for further expansion next year. Rokanuzzaman, Agriculture Officer of Sadar upazila said “Sunflower is an important oil crop, and its cultivation is expanding across the district. “We hope this will encourage more farmers to take up sunflower cultivation in the future,” the agriculture officer added.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 05, 2026 11:21 UTC