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Tag: Modern Farming

Cucumber Cultivation Changes the Fortunes of Farmer Suresh Sinha in Rajnandgaon

Farmer Suresh Sinha from Gatapar Khurd village in Rajnandgaon block has set an inspiring example by shifting from traditional paddy farming to horticulture. His bumper cucumber crop earned him ₹2.5 lakh, with the produce being supplied to markets in Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Kolkata. Supported by various government schemes, Sinha has become a symbol of successful modern farming.

Modern Technology Boosts Paddy Farming: Chohaldas Sahu Gains Big with Paddy Transplanter

Progressive farmer Chohaldas Sahu from Kesla village is reaping the benefits of modern agricultural machinery, particularly a paddy transplanter received under the state’s Farm Mechanization Mission. With a government subsidy of ₹4.10 lakh, Sahu has not only reduced labor and time but also increased crop yield and earned ₹1.2 lakh annually by renting the machine to fellow farmers.