Early planting of winter vegetables can avert potential crop damage from cold weather extremes in Rangpur, Bangladesh

Farmers in Rangpur have started early planting of winter vegetables to avert potential crop damage due to cold weather extremes. Pesticide use has reduced as a result, and farmers are now earning more profits than before. The local agriculture extension office has been providing necessary awareness and training on the benefits of early planting, and more and more farmers are beginning to adopt this practice.