Boost Rabi Profits: Chhattisgarh Farmers Turn to Pulses, Oilseeds for High Yields

• Chhattisgarh farmers are shifting from traditional crops to pulses and oilseeds in the Rabi season for better income and soil health.
• Experts from Thakur Chhedilal Barrister College of Agriculture, Bilaspur, affiliated with Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, are guiding farmers.
• Cultivating pulses and oilseeds increases soil nitrogen, improves fertility, reduces disease impact, and boosts farmer income.
• Recommended chickpea varieties include JAKI 9218, Vaibhav, and JG-11; mustard varieties are Chhattisgarh Mustard and Varun.
• The Manavanti wheat variety is also advised for Rabi season, known for good production and bread quality.

Why It Matters: Adopting scientific methods and recommended varieties of pulses, oilseeds, and wheat ensures high profits and soil health.