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Sunflower farming prospect bright

From Our Correspondent
RAJ BARI, MaylO The cultivation of sunflower which seeds yield quality edible oil Is gaining popularity in the re gion of Greater Farid pur
Finding the sunflower cultivation profitable, the peasants are bringing more and more lands under the farming.
It Is learnt that the sandy soil and the climate of our country are favourable for the cultivation and growth of sunflower during both winter and summer. Variation of temperature does not hamper the cultivation and It can also be cultivated on high lands of our country on large-scale round the year
Besides, the branches of sunflower plant with soft straight stem Is shorter than any other variety There is less possibility of any damage to the plants by storm or rain
It can be mentioned here
that sunflower not only attract the eyes of people but it Is also a cash crop and the National Seed Board has approved it's cultivation.
There Is bright possibility for producing sunflower in our country particularly In the drought affected areas of west and north Bengal. If this flower is cultivated on large-scale, it will help the farmers of the region to gain economically.
It Is Informed that Bangladesh imported sunflower seeds In 1975 and since then the scientific officers of Agriculture Research Institute. Faridpur have been carrying on research cultivation of tun flower in different fields.
It Is expected that the pro duction of sunflower may be doubled the scientists arc working hard for better result
The scientists said that If the farmers cultivate sunflower
tn consultation with the agricultural officials the oil seeds may gain second position as cash crop in our country
It is informed that edible oil from sunflower seeds Is better In comparison with other varieties of oil. On the otherhand, sunflower oil is much better for cooking food and health and the oilcake of sunflower can be used as fodder for cattle and Its stem as fuel.
The scientists of Agriculture Research Institute, Faridpur Informed this correspondent that the farmers of Greater Faridpur, Manlkganj, Rajshahi. Comllla are cultivating sunflower as a profitable cash crop.
Non-payment of dowry, polygamy and Immoral actlvi ties have severed more than 22.000 marriages In four upazllas of the district during the last three years.
According to a survey, the women from the poor families arc the worst-hit. Due to nonregistration of marriages.' th? oppressed women are unable to take action against their husbands.
Most of the marriages were solemnised without registration because of the ignorance of the guardians. The demand for higher charges also dis courages the registration of the marriages.
The survey suggested the fixation of nominal charges for the registration of marriages.
Defying the government restriction. many people in rural areas resort to polygamy with out the permission of the first wives.
Social workers opined that an effort of all sections of people can hep remove the curse of dtvorces.