Tag: Agriculture Department Rajnandgaon

Rajnandgaon farmer Komal Kumar Sahu earned an additional ₹52,000 by selling chickpea under the PM AASHA Scheme after shifting from summer paddy to chickpea and wheat cultivation.

More than 1.59 lakh buckets have been registered on AgriStack in Rajnandgaon under a special campaign ahead of paddy procurement. Farmers have been urged to complete registration by September 30.

Ahead of the Kharif season, 8,555 farmers in Rajnandgaon have lifted 2,843 metric tonnes of fertiliser through cooperative societies, reflecting growing awareness about balanced fertiliser use and improved agricultural preparedness in the district.

Rajnandgaon’s Agriculture Department is driving a shift towards smart and sustainable farming by promoting the use of liquid nano urea alongside traditional fertilizers. With paddy successfully sown across 154,494 hectares thanks to timely seed storage, this innovative approach is set to improve yields and empower local farmers. The eco-friendly nano urea enhances nutrient absorption and plant health, positioning the district for a productive kharif season.