Farm-to-Seed: Khargone Farmers Can Get Free Seeds Next Year by Pre-Harvest Selection

• Agricultural experts in Khargone advise farmers to select healthy plants before harvesting to secure free seeds for the next year.
• This method, known as "roguing," involves removing weak, diseased, or off-type plants to ensure pure and uniform seeds.
• Chickpea is a major Rabi crop in Khargone, cultivated across 165,000 hectares this year.
• Selected seeds should be harvested separately, dried thoroughly, and stored in a moisture-free environment to prevent spoilage.
• This practice reduces cultivation costs, increases profits, and provides seeds better adapted to local conditions and less prone to diseases.