Tag: Rajnandgaon agriculture

With Kharif sowing and transplantation underway, Rajnandgaon district has ensured adequate stock and timely distribution of fertilizers and seeds for farmers. As per officials, 36,410.6 metric tons of fertilizers and 10,775.58 quintals of seeds have been stocked, out of which 32,799.1 metric tons of fertilizers and 10,239.26 quintals of seeds have already been distributed through cooperative societies.

The Rajnandgaon district administration has intensified its farmer outreach campaign under the Agristack Portal's Farmer Registry. As part of the ongoing ‘Krishak Jodo Abhiyan,’ door-to-door awareness and village-level registration camps are being conducted to ensure all eligible farmers are registered before the August 30 deadline.

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.

Narad Patel, a progressive farmer from the forested village of Ghotia in Chhuriya block, has demonstrated the power of crop diversification and modern farming practices by earning more than four times his investment through groundnut cultivation in the Rabi season. With minimal use of water, fertilizer, and pesticides, Patel’s low-cost model is now inspiring fellow farmers in the region.