Excessive use of herbicides in summer moong (green gram) cultivation can have adverse effects on human health. Therefore, farmers should be encouraged to reduce the use of chemical herbicides and adopt natural and organic farming practices. Government departments should promote sustainable and eco-friendly methods of crop production to safeguard both the environment and public health.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav recently stated that farmers should be provided with advanced seed varieties, modern agricultural equipment, fair market prices, and subsidies instead of relying heavily on chemical fertilizers. He emphasized the promotion of nutrient-rich millets such as ragi, kodo-kutki, maize, sorghum, and pearl millet. The cultivation of these crops should be supported through increased subsidies in their growing regions to boost overall productivity.
Tur Crop Registration Deadline Extended to May 30
Under the Government of India’s Price Support Scheme, the last date for tur (pigeon pea) crop registration has been extended until May 30. Farmers who have sown tur can register themselves on the e-Uparjan portal before the deadline.
Registration can be done using a mobile phone, computer, or by visiting the nearest Gram Panchayat, Janpad Panchayat, Tehsil office, cooperative society center, marketing committee center, MP Online kiosk, Common Service Center, Lok Seva Kendra, or a cyber café.
Documents Required for Registration:
⦁ For land-owning farmers: Land documents, Aadhaar card, mobile number linked to Aadhaar, and a valid photo ID.
⦁ For tenant and forest lease farmers: Aadhaar card, mobile number linked to Aadhaar, and a copy of the lease/forest patta agreement.
The payment for the procured crops will be directly transferred to the farmer's bank account linked with their Aadhaar number. All farmers are advised to ensure that their bank accounts and mobile numbers are properly linked with Aadhaar and kept up to date to avoid any future inconvenience.
