Three friends from Dinajpur’s Phulbari upazila have achieved success in brinjal (eggplant) cultivation, thanks to their joint efforts and modern farming methods. Delighted with the good yield, the young farmers are now hoping to earn double their investment.
The three friends — A.K.M. Arif, Nuruzzaman, and Azmal Haque — are residents of Kushalpur village under Betdighi Union in Phulbari. Although each of them was previously engaged in individual farming, this year they joined forces to cultivate the Dhopa variety of brinjal on 53 decimals of land using the modern mulching method.
From land preparation and seedling production to fertilization and irrigation, everything was managed on their own. The total cost of the project was around Tk 60,000 to Tk 65,000. They expect to begin harvesting within a week and hope to sell brinjal worth Tk 1.5 to 2 lakh if all goes well.
Farmer A.K.M. Arif and Nuruzzaman said, “We started this project together under the name Ayat Agro. The total land area is 53 decimals, divided into two plots of 35 and 18 decimals. We produced the seedlings ourselves using coco peat trays. Including all expenses, the cost came to about Tk 60–65 thousand. We hope to start harvesting within a week and expect a return of around Tk 1.5 to 2 lakh.”
Abdul Kashem, a worker at the brinjal field, said, “I work here from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day. What I earn here helps me run my family comfortably.”
Phulbari Upazila Agriculture Officer Saif Abdullah Mostafin said, “The modern mulching method increases yield and reduces pest attacks. Farmers are becoming more interested in adopting this technique. We are providing them with necessary field-level support and advice.”
With teamwork, modern technology, and hard work, the three friends from Phulbari are now reaping the rewards of success. Locals hope their story will inspire other young people to turn toward agriculture.
