Food Department will procure 17,002 tonnes of Boro paddy from farmers in Jamalpur this year.
According to the office of District Food Controller, 4,520 tonnes of paddy will be procured from farmers in Jamalpur Sadar upazila while 2.432 tonnes of paddy in Sarishabari 1,202 from Dewanganj upazila, 2,184 tonnes from Islampur, 2,738 tonnes from Melandah upazila 2,225 tonnes from Madarganj and 1,701 tonnes from Bakshiganj upazila to be bought from cultivators.
The office said the procurement will begin from April 26 and continue till August 31 this year, reports BSS.