Among farmers in Manirampur administrative area of Jashore district, broccoli farming is gaining popularity as they find it more profitable than conventional vegetables. Farmers are showing more interest in the broccoli cultivation due the high demand of the green vegetable as well as good price. Besides, it is less susceptible to pest attacks.
Farmers of Rohita, Mashimnagar, Jhapa and Chaluahati unions in the area have brought their land under the broccoli cultivation and they are earning a good profit. The demand of this winter vegetable is higher than other vegetables and it is being supplied to Dhaka, Chattogram and other northern parts of the country, they said.
The broccoli was first cultivated at Palashi village in the area in 2016 as a private organisation named ‘Safal’ took the initiative to produce the vegetable. Encouraged by early successes, many more farmers, have brought more land under the broccoli cultivation this year.
The winter vegetable, of course, not only tastes delicious but also has many health benefits. According to nutritionists, broccoli is useful for fighting cancer, diabetics, heart disease, high blood pressure and reducing the cholesterol level in a human body.
