Farmer team from Palamu – new agricultural equipment distributed
Modern agricultural equipment has been distributed to farmers in Palamu district, with the aim of increasing production efficiency and improving crop structure.
Key Highlights
- More than 5000 farmers now equipped with high-tech farm equipment
- Government aims to increase production efficiency by four times
- Farmers got training along with the use of equipment
The Agricultural Development Department of Palamu district today took important steps and distributed high quality modern equipment to more than 5000 farmers. These equipment include seed drills, soil moisture sensors, mulching equipment and digital panels for crop protection. This initiative has been brought under the 'Increasing Agricultural Efficiency' scheme of the government.
During the programme, farmers were also given training on proper use of equipment, maintenance and crop management. The Agriculture Minister said that this step is expected to increase production fourfold and farmers will get a competitive advantage in the market. Since the award scheme was launched in July last year, there are plans to reach out to more and more farmers in the coming months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many farmers got the equipment?
Iscar equipment has been distributed to more than 5000 farmers.
What type of equipment was distributed?
Seed drills, soil moisture sensors, mulching equipment, and digital panels for crop protection have been distributed.
When did this initiative start?
This initiative has started in October 2024.