Farming Set to Become More Profitable: Government Ramps Up Kharif 2026 Preparations with Key Farmer Advisory

The state government has accelerated its preparations for the Kharif 2026 season with a strong focus on boosting farm incomes and making agriculture more profitable. The Agriculture Department is working on a mission mode to connect farmers with quality seeds, fertilizers, irrigation facilities, and modern technologies.
Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Minister Aidal Singh Kansana stated that ensuring farmers’ prosperity remains the government’s top priority, and several major steps are being implemented in that direction.

Key Advisory for Farmers Ahead of Kharif Season

• To help farmers achieve better productivity, the Agriculture Department has issued important pre-sowing guidelines:
• Soil Testing is Essential: Farmers are advised to test their soil before sowing. Free Soil Health Card services are available across all development blocks. 
• Mandatory Seed Treatment: Seeds of soybean, moong, urad, and maize should be treated with fungicides and Rhizobium culture before sowing. This can increase yield by 15–20%. 
• Sowing Based on Weather Conditions: Farmers should begin sowing only after receiving at least 4 inches of rainfall and should check forecasts via the MP Kisan app. 
• Promote Millets (Shree Anna): Crops like kodo, kutki, and ragi, which require less water, should be cultivated more widely. These will be procured by the government at support prices. 
• Adopt Natural Farming: Farmers are encouraged to use organic inputs like Jeevamrit, Ghan Jeevamrit, and vermicompost instead of chemical fertilizers to reduce costs and improve soil health. 

Major Government Initiatives and Preparations:

• Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, the Agriculture Department has made extensive arrangements for the upcoming season:
• Stockpiling of 2.8 million quintals of certified seeds and 4.5 million metric tonnes of fertilizers 
• Strict monitoring and active control rooms to prevent black marketing 
• Up to 80% subsidy on micro-irrigation covering 75,000 hectares under the “Per Drop More Crop” scheme 

Approval of 25,000 new farm ponds:

• Subsidies on tractors, rotavators, and seed drills for 150,000 farmers through the e-agriculture equipment portal 
• Expansion of Custom Hiring Centers to 2,500 
• Annual financial assistance of ₹6,000 to around 9 million farmers under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana 
• निर्देश for quick crop damage assessment under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana 
• Promotion of processing, grading, and exports through Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) 
• Branding of district-specific products under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative 

Direct Benefits for Farmers:
These initiatives aim to reduce input costs, increase productivity, and strengthen farmers’ market linkages. With better infrastructure, improved inputs, and robust support systems, farming is being transformed into a more profitable and sustainable enterprise.
The minister emphasized that the state’s goal is to make farmers among the most prosperous in the country. Officials are being directed to reach farmers at the grassroots level and resolve their issues promptly. Farmers can also seek assistance through the Agriculture Department’s toll-free number, the MP Kisan app, or by contacting their nearest agriculture officer.