Bihar government is encouraging farmers to cultivate expensive vegetables. To increase the income of farmers from the cultivation of such vegetables, Bihar government is starting ‘Vegetable Development Scheme’. Under which the state government will give subsidy of up to 75 percent to the farmers for cultivating some selected varieties of vegetables. Apart from this, seeds of some vegetables are also being given to the farmers under the Vegetable Seed Distribution Programme. Emphasis is being given to these vegetables Under the Vegetable Development Scheme, on the cultivation of hybrid vegetable crops…
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Bihar Government gives 50 percent subsidy on Coriander Fenugreek Cultivation
To increase the income of the farmers of Bihar, the government is emphasizing on the cultivation of spices. Apart from this, to promote the cultivation of spices in the state, emphasis is being laid on cultivation of coriander and fenugreek under the Seed Spice Scheme. Under this, the government is giving 50 percent subsidy to the farmers. Under this scheme, farmers can earn good income by cultivating coriander and fenugreek. Bihar Government, Horticulture Directorate, Agriculture Department said in a post on social media platform ‘X’ i.e. Tutor, 50 percent subsidy…
Read MoreBihar Farmers Produce Litchi on Large Scale Did you know Varieties of Bihar Litchi
Litchi is a delicious and juicy fruit which has many varieties. Litchi is produced the most in Bihar. Shahi Litchi, Kasba Litchi, Longia Litchi, Bedana Litchi, China Litchi and Eastern Litchi are some of the major varieties of litchi grown in Bihar. Bihar’s Shahi Litchi has also got GI Tag. China is a late improved variety of litchi. Longia litchi is now almost extinct. Kasba litchi is a mid-late ripening variety. Bedana litchi fruit is oval or heart shaped. The farmers here are heavily dependent on litchi cultivation. Let’s know…
Read MoreAgricultural Input Subsidy Of Rs 13500 As Compensation To The Farmers Of Bihar For Crop Loss
Crop Loss Compensation: The vagaries of the weather cause huge losses to the farmers every year. Something similar was seen in the year 2022 as well. Somewhere the crop was damaged due to unseasonal storms and somewhere the condition of the farmers was troubled due to drought. In such circumstances, many state governments have gone ahead to help the farmers. In this episode, the Bihar government has also started a relief grant scheme, under which a grant of Rs 13,500 per hectare is given to farmers who have suffered crop…
Read MoreFarmers Of Bihar Saved Water And Doubled Production By Drip Irrigation In Sugarcane Papaya Banana Crop
Micro Irrigation: The whole world is facing water shortage. There is a shortage of clean drinking water in the cities and water for irrigation of crops in the villages. There is water in many areas. But there is not enough means for irrigation, due to which water flows in vain. Be it diesel pump sets or conventional irrigation, due to these, more water gets filled in the field and the crop starts getting destroyed due to rotting. On the other hand, in non-irrigated areas, if the crop is not irrigated…
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