“But now the land remains busy throughout the year thanks to the new method. Seeds of mustard are sowed just before harvesting paddy and thus we are growing mustard without much efforts,” he added.
Waliar’s success is encouraging other farmers. Mustafa Jowardar is one of them.
“Waliar reaped four crops from the plot next to mine in a single year. I’ve been inspired by him. Many others, including me, have started following the method,” he said.
Karuna Mondol, deputy agriculture officer of North Kalikapur Block, said farmers here used to cultivate a single crop throughout the year barely a decade ago. Later, they started growing two crops a year. They are now harvesting four different crops.
“Although farmers at first were reluctant about following the method, they’re now very interested in it,” he said.
Dumuria Upazila Agriculture Officer Mosaddek Hossain said the method suggests cultivating BRRI Dhan-75, 87 in the first season. Later, farmers grow BARI Sarisa-14, BRRI Dhan-67 and BRRI Dhan-48 respectively. An entire year is needed to complete farming of the four crops.
“Currently, the method is being applied in 10 hectares of lands in Dumuria. This has been possible due to the availability of agricultural materials, regular training of farmers and sincerity of the people concerned,” he added.
This is a success that could be an inspiration for all, Mosaddek said.