Tag: Rajnandgaon agriculture

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.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra Surgi celebrated Lord Balaram Jayanti with a Farmers’ Day program in Rajnandgaon, highlighting natural farming practices through lectures, demonstrations, and farmer awareness activities.

The District Panchayat Agriculture Standing Committee meeting in Rajnandgaon focused on ensuring timely seed and fertilizer supply, promoting transparency in fisheries tenders, and planning integrated development activities through agriculture and allied departments.

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.