Farmers in Bogura are actively cultivating early winter vegetables, aiming to secure good prices and a profitable harvest. Across various upazilas of the district, fields are now filled with diverse vegetable crops, including cauliflower, cabbage, eggplant, tomato, beans, radish, and spinach. Although the official winter season has not yet begun, farmers are already engaged in planting and field maintenance.
Agricultural authorities note that this year, early winter vegetable cultivation is expected to yield strong production. The district had set a target of cultivating 2,650 hectares, and so far, 2,450 hectares have been planted. By the end of October, the target is expected to be exceeded. Last year, cultivation also covered 2,650 hectares. The production cost per kilogram is estimated at 27–29 taka, with an average yield of 17.5 metric tons per hectare. Considering an average market price of 40–45 taka per kilogram, total production could exceed 150 million taka.
Cultivation is underway in Bogura Sadar, Shibganj, Shahjahanpur, Sherpur, Dhunot, Nandigram, Sariakandi, Sonatala, Gabtali, and Kahalu upazilas. Some early winter vegetables, including spinach, radish, carrot, and beans, have already entered the market.
Bogura, often referred to as a vegetable hub, has long been a major producer of winter vegetables. Farmers prefer early planting to take advantage of higher market prices. Despite the delay in the official winter season, local farmers are busy planting seedlings, irrigating fields, removing weeds, and preparing crops for sale. Extensive fields are now lush with rows of cabbage, cauliflower, bottle gourd, beans, radish, spinach, and red amaranth. Agricultural officers are assisting farmers by providing training on modern cultivation techniques.
Farmers report that although this year’s rains have disrupted cultivation slightly, they are still managing to achieve profits through early planting. The cost of production per bigha is often recovered at nearly double the investment when the crops are sold in the market within a short time.
Aminur Pramanik, a farmer from Pirgacha in Bogura Sadar, said he cultivates various vegetables throughout the year. This season, he planted cauliflower, cabbage, beans, radish, spinach, and coriander leaves. “Each vegetable has strong market demand and fetches good prices. However, excessive rain damaged some crops, and many farmers have replanted,” he added.
Faridur Rahman, Deputy Assistant Agriculture Officer of Bogura, stated that despite slightly higher rainfall this autumn affecting the Kharif-2 season, the production target will not be impacted. He emphasized that early winter vegetable cultivation is helping farmers become economically self-reliant, with the Agriculture Department providing regular guidance and support.
