Bikaner's Farming Revolution: Pomegranate, Dates Thrive, Onion Storage Subsidy!
Bikaner's Farming Revolution: Pomegranate, Dates Thrive, Onion Storage Subsidy!
- •Bikaner's agricultural sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with farmers shifting to horticultural crops for increased income.
- •ADM Suresh Kumar Yadav urged officials to promote suitable crops and ensure government scheme benefits reach more farmers.
- •Farmers receive a 50% subsidy (up to Rs 87,500) under the National Horticulture Mission for 25 MT onion storage structures.
- •45 onion storage structures have been approved in Bikaner, benefiting farmers in Nokha, Panchu, Sridungargarh, Kuchaur, and Salasar.
- •Pomegranate is cultivated on 700 hectares, dates on 300 hectares, and citrus fruits on 200 hectares, with 'Bhagwa Sinduri' pomegranate and 'Barhi', 'Medjool' dates showing good yields.