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Nurul Hasan's Rooftop Farm in Mirpur

In Mirpur, software engineer Nurul Hasan has used architectural planning and drip irrigation to build a technology-based 2,600 sq ft rooftop farm.

Software engineer Nurul Hasan of Mirpur has arranged his roof with architectural precision. On just 2,600 square feet, he has set up technology-based farming, growing the vegetables, fruit and crops his family needs.

Scientific planning


Out of a deep pull towards farming, he analysed the small space in detail and grows various vegetables and fruit scientifically.

Drip irrigation


To ensure water is supplied according to each crop's needs, he has installed modern drip irrigation technology.

In just one year, the farm meets a large part of his family's nutritional needs, and the roof has become the family's favourite place.

Source: Shykh Seraj, Chhad Krishi (episode 127). First published in Bengali on The Agro News.

Shykh SerajAgricultural journalist

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