Tag: Chhattisgarh Agriculture

The Rajnandgaon Agriculture Department has inspected 122 pesticide sales centres as part of an enforcement drive against illegal trade. Nine licences were suspended, sales were banned at 22 centres and one licence was cancelled for violations.

Hareli Tihar, one of Chhattisgarh’s most prominent folk festivals, reflects the state’s deep connection with nature, agriculture, livestock and traditional culture. Celebrated during Shravan Amavasya, the festival features worship of agricultural implements and cattle, gedi riding, traditional games, folk competitions and traditional Chhattisgarhi cuisine.

Rajnandgaon district has stocked 14,686 quintals of seeds and over 63,700 metric tonnes of fertilisers for the Kharif 2026 season. More than 13,700 quintals of seeds and 80% of the available fertiliser stock have already been distributed to farmers as sowing operations continue across the district.

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 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.

The Government Horticulture Nursery at Pendri in Rajnandgaon is flourishing with vibrant flowers and fruit plants even during peak summer. Equipped with a modern plug-type vegetable seedling production unit, the nursery is emerging as an important center for farmers seeking quality saplings and advanced horticulture support.

A farmer from Raigarh district has achieved remarkable economic success by adopting flower cultivation under the National Horticulture Mission, earning several times more profit compared to traditional paddy farming.

Farmers in Ghupsal village of Rajnandgaon district have demonstrated how shifting to low-water crops can significantly improve groundwater levels and address water scarcity, emerging as a model of sustainable agriculture.

Rajnandgaon district administration has fixed April 20 as the last date for farmer registration under the PM-AASHA scheme for sale of gram, lentil and mustard at MSP, urging farmers to complete formalities quickly to secure better returns.

Young farmer Ankit Lakda from Jashpur has successfully boosted his income through an innovative fish–poultry integrated farming model, showcasing the power of diversification and modern agricultural practices.

Young farmer Ankit Lakda from Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district has boosted his income through an innovative fish–poultry integrated farming model, showcasing the potential of diversified and sustainable agriculture.