With the ongoing harvesting of Rabi crops like wheat, gram, mustard, and lentils in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has urged farmers to refrain from burning crop residue post-harvest, emphasizing its adverse impact on soil fertility.
Yadav mentioned the distribution of Happy Seeder machines to farmers for straw management, encouraging them to sell fodder to nearby gaushalas to supplement their income alongside wheat production. The Happy Seeder is a tractor-mounted zero-tillage farming device that facilitates seed sowing without burning previous crop residues.
The Chief Minister announced plans to establish custom hiring centers at the assembly constituency level to provide farmers with timely access to machinery for crop harvesting. Additionally, he assured farmers of round-the-clock electricity supply for irrigation post-monsoon season to support agricultural activities.
Addressing a farmers’ conference in Datia district under Gwalior division, Yadav commended farmers for their hard work and reiterated the government’s commitment to their welfare. He urged farmers to embrace modern agricultural practices, diversify into animal husbandry and fisheries, and venture into agro-based industries and food processing to enhance their income.
Yadav visited a farmer’s field in the Bhander area of Datia, where he observed a straw reaper machine in operation, interacted with the farmer, and learned about the machine’s benefits. He also laid the foundation stone for new development projects worth Rs 62.23 crore for Datia district.
