Bangladesh, March 10 -- Hybrid sunflower cultivation is gaining increasing popularity in Mirzapurupazila of Tangail district as farmers are turning to the crop for its higher profitability and relatively low production cost.

According to the Upazila Agriculture Office, sunflower cultivation was rarely seen in the area a few years ago, with only a handful of farmers growing the crop using traditional methods. However, following initiatives taken by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Agricultural Extension, local farmers are now adopting modern hybrid sunflower varieties with technical support and training from agriculture officials.

Officials said farmers are being provided with training on improved cultivation methods, wh...