Tag: Agriculture Department

The deadline to enroll under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for Kharif 2026 has been extended to August 14, 2026. Farmers in Rajnandgaon can insure their notified crops against natural disasters such as drought, floods, hailstorms, and waterlogging by completing the registration through banks, cooperative societies, CSCs, or the Agriculture Insurance Company of India.

The Agriculture Department has set July 31, 2026, as the last date for enrolling under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for the Kharif season in Rajnandgaon. With the possibility of below-normal rainfall due to El Niño, farmers have been urged to insure their crops against weather-related losses.

The Rajnandgaon Agriculture Department sealed Nitya Krishi Kendra and Ratna Krishi Kendra in Sukuldaihan village after detecting alleged violations of the Insecticides Act, including illegal pesticide storage, unauthorized sales, and missing statutory records. Show-cause notices have been issued to both operators.

The Agriculture Department is encouraging farmers to adopt Nano Urea and Nano DAP in paddy and other crops to improve nutrient-use efficiency, reduce cultivation costs and enhance productivity. Officials said the use of nano fertilizers also contributes to environmental conservation while ensuring better crop growth and quality.

The Agriculture Department has urged farmers in Rajnandgaon district to adopt Dhaincha (Sesbania) as green manure to improve soil fertility and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers. Farmers using Dhaincha can save up to three bags of urea per hectare while also receiving a 50 percent subsidy on cultivation costs.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav has directed officials to ensure the timely distribution of fertilisers and seeds to farmers ahead of the Kharif season. The district currently has 41,509 metric tonnes of fertilisers and 6,036 quintals of seeds available, while enforcement teams continue action against black marketing, hoarding and other irregularities.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav directed officials to ensure quality treatment at the district hospital, minimise patient referrals, prioritise Aadhaar updates for children, and prepare for summer drinking water needs during the weekly review meeting.

Rajnandgaon district has exceeded its seed production registration target under the Rabi 2025–26 Seed Production Programme, achieving coverage of 1,146 hectares against the prescribed target of 1,000 hectares. Officials said the milestone reflects strong farmer participation and focused efforts by the Agriculture Department to promote certified seed production, particularly in pulses and oilseeds.

The Agriculture Department secured first place at the district-level Republic Day celebrations in Rajnandgaon with its visually engaging and eco-friendly tableau, highlighting key government schemes for farmers, sustainable agriculture, and environmental awareness.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav has directed officials to speed up paddy procurement while ensuring strict physical verification and action against middlemen, stressing transparency and farmer-friendly operations at procurement centres.

The Agriculture Department has released a detailed advisory for wheat farmers in Rajnandgaon, recommending seed treatment, timely irrigation, pest control sprays and targeted weed management practices to protect crops from termites, stem borers and invasive weeds, and to ensure better yields.

Farmers in Rajnandgaon district have time till December 31 to insure their Rabi crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the 2025–26 season. The Agriculture Department has appealed to cultivators to avail the scheme to safeguard against losses caused by untimely rainfall and other natural calamities.