Tag: pulses and oilseeds

Rajnandgaon has become the first district in the state to begin soybean procurement at Minimum Support Price under the Price Support Scheme, ensuring direct MSP benefits to farmers through NAFED’s online system.

Under the PM-AASHA scheme, the Chhattisgarh government has announced MSP-based procurement of major pulses and oilseeds through cooperative societies. With procurement dates set between December 2025 and May 2026, farmers in Rajnandgaon are expected to benefit significantly from assured returns and expanded crop opportunities.

With the anticipated arrival of the monsoon in Chhattisgarh by June 11, 2025, farmers in Rajnandgaon district have begun preparing for the Kharif season. Amid concerns over a potential shortage of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer, the Agriculture Department has issued technical advisories promoting the use of alternative fertilizers to meet nutrient requirements for paddy, maize, pulses, and oilseeds. Recommendations include specific nutrient ratios and the use of nano-fertilizers to optimize yields while ensuring resource efficiency.