Wheat

Wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh surged 94% this year, shaped by higher MSP, state bonuses, and global disruptions. Over 8.7 lakh farmers sold 77.74 lakh metric tonnes. Russia-Ukraine war, export bans, & premium wheat demand influenced farmer choices.

न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य और अतिरिक्त बोनस से किसानों की आय में बढ़ोतरी, पिछले साल के मुकाबले तीन गुना तेज हुई खरीद, मध्य प्रदेश अग्रणी राज्यों में।

India's Rabi crop production faces a setback due to extreme temperatures in February and March. Wheat, gram, paddy, and vegetables like onions and potatoes are impacted. Despite a 14% increase in area, overall yield is expected to rise only by 2-4%.

In Sagar, MP, Akash Chaurasia grows 36 desi wheat varieties using multilayer farming. These nutrient-rich varieties, priced at Rs 4,000-15,000 per quintal, offer health benefits and high yields, preserving India's agricultural heritage.

कृषि मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी नवीनतम आंकड़ों के अनुसार, रबी फसलों के बुवाई क्षेत्र में मामूली वृद्धि, गेहूं और चावल में विस्तार, दालों और तिलहन में हल्की गिरावट दर्ज की गई है।

In Madhya Pradesh, 9 lakh quintals of foodgrains, including wheat, were wasted in government warehouses. The state incurred ₹200 crore losses. The government is taking steps to prevent such issues in the future, including insurance coverage.

In the Rabi 2024-25 season, mustard sowing fell by 5 lakh hectares, while wheat cultivation increased. This reflects a mixed trend, with overall Rabi crop sowing covering over 614 lakh hectares.

India's counterfeit pesticide market endangers farmers as insurance fails to cover crop damage. With 25% fake products and $125M annual spending, farmers face losses without protection.

Madhya Pradesh farmers encountered a distressing anomaly during the rabi season's wheat planting, discovering that the seeds provided by the agricultural department were infested with insects, exacerbating their existing challenges.

The increase in production area in Madhya Pradesh is not attributed to the increase in the yield of the wheat produced over the years with stagnant yield.