Makhana farming could be completed twice a yr in Dhamtari

Makhana could be cultivated twice a yr on the land of Dhamtari. The use of farming on the land stuffed with immense potential has been profitable. The division has turn out to be lively as quickly as the results of experimental farming is constructive. At the Agricultural Science Center Dhamtari, the National Horticulture Board staff inspected the realm.

The staff consisted of Satish Kumar Sharma (Deputy Director National Horticulture Board) and Indramohan Verma (Retired Professor SKRAU Bikaner Rajasthan). The officers concerned within the staff visited the aquatic crop Makhana and Singhara’s nursery. Senior Scientific Head of the Center for Agricultural Sciences, Dr. SS Chandravanshi confirmed the Makhana and Sighara crops planted within the heart.

Makhana and water chestnut are aquatic crops. The place the place there may be waterlogging. It could be taken twice a yr in these locations. 23 Makhana crop is planted in Dabri. The nursery is prepared for 30 to 40 acres. This nursery shall be made out there to the district division, farmers and different district departments and farmers. Information was given concerning the technique of planting seeds of Makhana from seedlings to seed assortment.