Manoj Kashyap, Deputy Director of Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Development, informed that sowing targets have been set for various crops for the Kharif season 2025 in the district. With favorable weather conditions and timely onset of rainfall, farmers have begun sowing paddy using the DSR (Direct Seeded Rice) method. Additionally, around 5,800 hectares of paddy nurseries are being prepared across the district.
So far, sowing has been completed on approximately 5 to 6 percent of the targeted area. Currently, the time is suitable for sowing pulses and oilseed crops.
Farmers can procure quality seeds from MP State Seeds and Farm Development Corporation, Government Agriculture Farm Gahwara, Seed Producer Cooperative Societies, and registered private vendors. Under government schemes, free mini-kits of Arhar and Urad seeds are being distributed at the block level, and the distribution process is ongoing.
Demonstration Programs and Scheme Targets:
the National Mission on Edible Oils:
Seeds for these demonstration programs have been stocked at the block level. Farmers are required to register on the MP Kisan Portal to avail benefits under these schemes. Since seeds are available in limited quantities, distribution is based on a “first come, first served” basis.
Fertilizer Availability:
Sufficient quantities of fertilizers have been stocked through cooperative and private institutions in the district:
The Agriculture Department has urged farmers to arrange seeds and fertilizers in a timely manner and complete their registrations soon to avail scheme benefits efficiently.
