During Ramadan, many families meet their home needs for fruit and vegetables from rooftop farms. By planting vegetables in advance, they are assured of safe food for sehri and iftar. One such rooftop farmer is retired army officer Abdul Hannan Sharif of Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka.
Four years on the roof
The farm on the 2,000-square-foot roof of the five-storey building is just four years old. Abdul Hannan Sharif had long thought about farming and nature, and the roof has gradually become one of his main places of recreation.
Year-round benefits
He benefits from the roof all year, and during Ramadan his family's entire need for vegetables and salad is met from the rooftop harvest. Beyond his own needs, sharing home-grown produce with relatives and friends brings a different kind of joy.
He says rooftop farming is not just a hobby; it brings benefits for people and the environment.
Source: Shykh Seraj, Chhad Krishi. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.
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