Only 3.88 lakh tonnes of soybean have been collected in Madhya Pradesh, far behind the target. India has collected 8.12 lakh tonnes, while the target is 33.85 lakh tons.
Soybean 1135: A promising climate-resistant variety faces unexpected crop failure in Madhya Pradesh. We have tried to find out the reason behind this by talking to the scientists who developed this variety.
Soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh are struggling with yellow mosaic virus, exacerbated by waterlogging from heavy rains. Experts stress the need for early detection, effective drainage, and control methods to prevent widespread crop failure.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that farmers in Madhya Pradesh can now sell their soybean at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
The central government will procure soybean at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 4,894 per quintal under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) to protect farmers from economic losses and ensure fair compensation.