Under crop diversification, the cultivation of sweet corn and baby maize will be promoted, all possible help will be provided

Sanjay Kumar Aggarwal, secretary of the Agriculture Division, met Progressive farmer Umashankar Singh, a resident of Laxman Nagar in the Muzaffarpur district in Krishi Bhawan in Patna on Tuesday. During this, he appreciated the innovative achievements of Singh related to agriculture and secured all possible cooperation of the department. Umashankar Singh, who cultivated about 10 hectares of land, began to grow traditional farming and grow banana, turmeric, sweet corn and babies wheat crops. With these efforts he earns good income and has become an inspiration to other farmers in the region. On this occasion, Aggarwal Agricultural Secretary said it was the priority of the department to encourage such farmers. It is possible to increase a significant increase in farmers’ income by raising diversity in agriculture and moving to price -improved crops. Farmers like Umashankar are taking the agricultural landscape of the state in a positive direction. Sweet wheat and baby wheat cultivation will be encouraged. The agricultural secretary said that under different schemes from the department, a subsidy of up to 75 percent would be provided for the cultivation of high value crops. Currently, the rate of seed subsidy for the summer season is 50 percent or Rs 12 per quintal. 500 per kg and 50 percent or Rs. For sweet corn. 1,500 per kg has been corrected. Farmers from different districts are attracted to this crop. In light of the growing interest of farmers, the Department emphasizes technical guidance, training and market connection for this crop. Aggarwal said the promotion of crop diversification in the state and the motivation of farmers for price -improved farming is one of the priorities of the department. It will not only increase the income of farmers, but also promote stability and innovation in the agricultural sector. The Agriculture Division will also continue to promote such innovations in the future and will link farmers with advanced agricultural technologies. Share this story -tags