More employment of agricultural equipment, agricultural technologies that developed, together with government encouragement, converted farming into a most rewarding field in modern times. This has made farming much easier and profitable for farmers today as it has made available to them very many and assorted agricultural equipment and incentives. One such opportunity is in the development of the market for fertilizers that focuses on green manure crops like Dhaincha.
Government Support for Dhaincha Cultivation
State governments have made serious efforts in persuading farmers to adopt the use of the natural fertilizers so as to bring sustainability in farming practices. On such note, the state government of Haryana had put forward a softer motion with its 2023-24 budget focusing on Dhaincha cultivation. Those cultivating Dhaincha will be given financial aid of 720 rupees per acre. This work aims to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers like ‘urea,’ plus the farmers are given an excellent chance to earn a good income from the same as incentive.
What Is Dhaincha and Why Is It Valuable?
Dhaincha is a leguminous crop typically used as a green manure crop. It increases soil fertility with nitrogen fixation. The consumer expends reasonably on producing, thereby creating a profitable business. Concurrently, it replaces chemical fertilizers, an optimal option for farmers, and for the environment.
How to Cultivate Dhaincha
It is quite easy to cultivate Dhaincha and can be sown any time of the year. However, it is recommended that the Kharif season is best suited for a bumper crop. To sow it, one has to:
- Field Preparation: The field should be marred properly for greater aeration.
- Sowing: Dhaincha seeds could either be sown in rows like a mustard or broadcast the seed.
- Growth and Maintenance: Plants will grow 3 feet tall within 30-45 days; they store nitrogen at the nodes. If the crop serves as a green manure, it should be incorporated into the soil after plowing.
Earning Potential from Dhaincha
Dhaincha cultivation ensures farmers’ an achieved yields of up to 25 tonnes on their land. Seeds of this plant are sold for an average price of 40 INR per kilogram in markets, which means a farmer could get a return of 1,000,000 although this also depends on whether the right seeds are used; this is why farmers start growing after they take all advice from Government agencies, ensuring that their crops are good.
