The government has been working for the development of the rural farmers, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Swapan Bhattacharjee said Sunday.
“For rural growth, farmers should be developed,” he said while addressing a three-day National Vegetable Fair-2020 in Farmgate as the chief guest, said a handout of Press Information Department (PID).
The use of technology in agricultural sector must be spread in the district, upazila and union levels, he said.
“The government is also delivering new technologies to the doorstep of farmers through mechanisation. This is boosting production,” the State Minister said.
Director General of the Department of Agricultural Extension Dr Md Abdul Muid presided over the programme where Agriculture Ministry Secretary Md Nasiruzzaman was also present.