Boost Profits: Chhattisgarh Farmers Shift to Pulses, Oilseeds Post-Paddy for Bumper Yields

• Chhattisgarh farmers are adopting alternative crops like pulses, oilseeds, and wheat after paddy harvest to increase income and improve soil fertility.
• Agricultural scientists from Thakur Chhedilal Barrister College of Agriculture, Bilaspur, provide scientific advice on advanced, disease-resistant varieties.
• Cultivating pulses and oilseeds enhances soil nitrogen, making land more fertile and reducing disease incidence for subsequent crops.
• Recommended varieties include JAKI 9218, Vaibhav, JG-11 for chickpeas, and Chhattisgarh Mustard, Varun for mustard, known for disease resistance and high yields.
• The Manavanti wheat variety, developed by Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, is ideal for the Rabi season, offering high yield and quality for bread.

Why It Matters: Chhattisgarh farmers can achieve higher profits and soil health by adopting recommended pulse, oilseed, and wheat varieties.