They may not own land, but they have big dreams. With that determination, many in Savar and Dhamrai are turning to an innovative method of growing ginger in sacks — and reaping success. The sacks can be easily moved to safety during natural disasters, and the yield and profit margins have proven impressive.
Sack-based ginger farming is steadily increasing in Savar as it requires little land and investment while offering high returns. Encouraged by the results, more and more people are adopting this method.
Inspired by online tutorials, Shafiqul Islam first experimented with growing ginger in sacks in his backyard. After earning significant profit in the first year with minimal costs, he has now expanded his venture to 5,500 sacks on a commercial scale. “I started on a small scale and got good results. That inspired me to take it up commercially,” said entrepreneur Shafiqul Islam.
Ginger cultivation in sacks can be done in backyards, on pond banks, or along roadsides, creating employment opportunities and increasing local production. Farmers say they plant ginger in sacks and regularly clean out weeds to ensure healthy growth.
According to agricultural officials, training and technical support are being provided to farmers interested in sack-based ginger cultivation. Dhamrai Upazila Agriculture Officer Arifur Rahman said, “We recently expanded this new farming method to field level. This year, around 40,000 sacks have been used for ginger cultivation. In addition, many households are growing ginger to meet their own needs.”
Officials and farmers alike believe that sack-based ginger farming not only reduces import dependence but also helps bring unused land and spaces into productive agricultural use.
