A youth in Brahmanbaria has successfully implemented sack farming for ginger cultivation, turning barren land into productive farming space. Ashraful Islam, from Damchail village in Sadekpur Union, adopted the method after watching a YouTube video, and his success has sparked interest among local farmers.
This year, Brahmanbaria’s Sadar Upazila aims for 6,000 sacks of ginger. The sack method allows farmers to grow ginger in small, shaded spaces, even in areas unsuitable for traditional farming.
Ashraful shared, “I learned about growing ginger in sacks on YouTube, and after consulting the local agriculture office, I started with 30 sacks. The yield looks promising, and I plan to expand the project.”
Ayon Das, Assistant Agricultural Officer, added, “We guided Ashraful and arranged a demonstration for him on shaded land. He’s hopeful about scaling up.”
Shahana Begum, Sadar Upazila Agriculture Officer, noted that sack farming reduces the risk of diseases, requires less pesticide and water, and can be done in any space, including rooftops and balconies.
For sack farming, the soil mix includes two parts loamy soil, one part ash, and one part vermi-compost. The agriculture department is providing training and advice to interested farmers. Efforts are underway to encourage the adoption of sack ginger farming, with a target of 6,000 sacks in Sadar Upazila this year.
