Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Modern Methods Revive Golden Fibre in West Bengal
Jute, known as the 'Golden Fibre,' has been important in West Bengal for a long time.
Farmers there grow jute, but recently, they faced problems like high labour costs and competition from synthetic materials.
Now, jute farming is coming back because of new methods.
Farmers are using better ways to plant seeds, manage weeds, and take care of the soil.
They are also using improved jute varieties that give better results.
The market is also helping because more people want eco-friendly products like jute.
However, farmers still face challenges like unpredictable weather and lack of access to modern tools.
With the right support, jute farming can become profitable again and help the environment.
Jute farming in West Bengal is reviving due to modern agricultural practices and renewed demand for eco-friendly products.
Farmers are adopting line sowing for better fibre quality and easier management.
Integrated weed management and balanced nutrient management are improving crop growth and yield.
New jute varieties are high yielding, disease resistant, and better suited to local conditions.
Improved retting methods and market demand for jute products are boosting farmers' income opportunities.
- Who
- Farmers in West Bengal, particularly in Murshidabad, Nadia, Hooghly, and North 24 Parganas
- What
- Revival of jute farming through modern agricultural practices
- When
- In recent years, with a focus on current improvements
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To improve fibre quality, reduce labour costs, and meet the demand for eco-friendly products
- Primary Regions
- Murshidabad, Nadia, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas
- Traditional Sowing Method
- Broadcasting seeds by hand
- Modern Sowing Method
- Line sowing with recommended spacing
- Key Challenges
- Weed infestation, labour shortages, unpredictable rainfall
- Improved Practices
- Integrated weed management, balanced nutrient management, improved retting methods
- Market Demand Drivers
- Eco-friendly products, government initiatives, plastic pollution concerns
- Research Institutions
- ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
- New Variety Benefits
- High yielding, disease resistant, early maturity, uniform fibre