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The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
State Horticulture Mission-Kerala to establish Mushroom villages in 50 more locations
Mushroom villages will be established in 50 locations across Kerala in the second phase of a State Horticulture Mission-Kerala (SHM-Kerala) programme aimed at attracting farmers and entrepreneurs to mushroom cultivation. The scheme, Comprehensive Development of Mushroom Villages in Kerala, is aimed at the empowerment of rural women, income generation for farmers, nutritional security and spotlighting business opportunities in mushroom cultivation, Saji John, Mission Director, SHM-Kerala, said. A 'mushroom village' consists of 100 small-scale mushroom production units, two large production units, one seed production unit, three processing units, two packing houses, ten compost units and training programmes. The State government had earlier cleared a proposal for establishing 100 such villages in Kerala under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). Phase one In Phase 1, the programme was launched in selected blocks in 20 Assembly constituencies. 'Phase 1 was launched in 2024-25. This phase will be completed this year,' Mr. John said. In the second phase, mushroom villages are planned in selected agricultural blocks in 50 Assembly constituencies. Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Kannur districts will have five villages each, Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha and Kottayam four each and Kollam and Ernakulam, three each. Two villages each are planned in Idukki and Kasaragod and one each in Pathanamthitta and Wayanad. Six more mushroom villages will be established in Thrissur district as well, according to the SHM-Kerala. Healthy food In recent years, mushrooms have increasingly gained popularity as a healthy food. Button mushrooms are the most widely cultivated in India. In Kerala, the oyster mushroom, milky mushroom and paddy straw mushroom are best suited for cultivation in the State's climatic conditions, according to the SHM-Kerala officials. Among the oyster mushrooms, Pleurotus florida, Pleurotus sajor-caju and Pleurotus eous are the major varieties.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
District Horticulture Officer Promotes Profitable Vegetable Farming in Mungala Village
Gadwal: District Horticulture Officer M.A. Akbar visited the field of farmer Malleshu today to inspect the cultivation of vegetable crops and promote awareness of various horticultural practices and government support schemes. During the visit, Akbar emphasized that horticultural crops, especially vegetables, can bring considerable profits to farmers. He encouraged farmers to shift focus towards high-income vegetable crops for better net returns. Special attention was drawn to oil palm cultivation, highlighting its potential as a highly profitable long-term crop. Key Government Subsidy Schemes Highlighted: Plastic Mulching Scheme: To reduce weed issues and conserve water, the government is offering a 50% subsidy on plastic mulching, amounting to ₹20,000 per hectare. The scheme supports up to two hectares per farmer. Akbar explained that mulching reduces input costs, improves fertilizer efficiency, and leads to higher quality yields. Support for Creeper Vegetables: Farmers growing creeper varieties such as bottle gourd, ridge gourd, and bitter gourd are eligible for financial support for permanent pandal (trellis) construction. Under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme, the government provides ₹50,000 subsidy per 0.2 acres (one gunta) for pandal setup. Promotion of Oil Palm Cultivation: Akbar stressed the importance of farmers paying special attention to oil palm crops, which can generate sustainable long-term income. He advised farmers to utilize government subsidies for oil palm expansion to enhance their livelihoods. Encouragement to Farmers: The District Horticulture Officer urged farmers to make full use of the subsidies and schemes provided by the government to maximize their income and improve their farming practices. He assured them of the department's continued support in implementing modern and cost-effective cultivation methods. Officials in Attendance: The program was attended by Divisional Level Horticulture Officers Rajashekhar, Imran, and Mahesh, along with several local farmers, who interacted and discussed the implementation of these schemes on their lands.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ensure easy loans for farmers at affordable rates: U.P. CM to cooperative dept officials
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to boost the income and ensure economic empowerment of small and marginal farmers in the state through Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana. Chairing a review meeting of the cooperative department here on Monday, the CM said, 'Increasing the income of small and marginal farmers as well as ensuring transparency and efficiency in the implementation of the cooperative schemes should be top priorities of the department.' The detailed framework of the ambitious Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana was presented during the review meeting. Lauding the scheme as visionary and farmer-centric, Yogi called for active involvement of NABARD and cooperative banks in its effective implementation. 'The state government is continuously working to relieve farmers of debt, enhance agricultural productivity and promote self-reliance. Providing farmers with easy access to loans at affordable interest rates must be a key priority. The proposed scheme is expected to be a significant step toward achieving these goals,' he said. The CM stressed the importance of timely and efficient execution of the schemes. He instructed officials to focus on expanding the loan distribution capacity of cooperative banks, modernising bank branches through financial support, and streamlining access to credit for farmers. A comprehensive proposal for the scheme should be prepared soon, Yogi said. During the meeting, the CM also made a detailed review of the cooperative sector and told the officials to strengthen the role of cooperative institutions. According to the data presented in the meeting, loan disbursement by the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank Limited has grown from ₹9,190 crore in 2017 to ₹23,061 crore in 2025, with the bank recording a net profit of ₹100.24 crore. During the same period, the total business of District Cooperative Banks rose from ₹28,349 crore to ₹41,234 crore, with a net profit of ₹162 crore. Over the past eight years, crop loans amounting to ₹11,516 crore and long-term loans worth ₹393 crore have been distributed across the state. Additionally, 34.45 lakh metric tons of fertilisers were distributed, 25.53 lakh metric tons of paddy were procured, and 1.94 lakh metric tons of pulses and oilseeds were purchased. Under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme, 375 warehouses with a combined capacity of 37,500 metric tonnes have been constructed to enhance the state's storage capacity. Additionally, since 2017, 1,060 warehouses with a total capacity of 1,17,350 metric tonnes have been developed under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). The construction of 100 new warehouses is planned for 2025–26. Furthermore, under the nation's largest grain storage scheme, warehouses with capacities ranging from 500 to 1,000 metric tonnes are proposed to be established at 24 B-PACS centres across 16 districts. Highlighting the need for further expansion in storage infrastructure, the CM directed the officials to prepare a suitable policy to encourage private sector participation. He also instructed them to bring about comprehensive reforms in the functioning of Pradeshik Cooperative Federation (PCF) and ensure timely payments to rice millers. To improve operational efficiency in the cooperative sector, the Yogi emphasised expediting the recruitment process for vacant banking and non-banking positions through IBPS and to ensure that cooperative institutions deliver services more efficiently and effectively. A discussion on the involvement of M-PACS committees in commercial activities was also held in the meeting. The officers informed the CM that the committees had been integrated with services such as PDS, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, CSCs, PM Kisan Samman Kendras and procurement under MSP. Under digital transformation scheme, computerization efforts are progressing in phases; 1,539 Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (M-PACS) committees are digitised in phase I, 1,523 in phase II and 2,624 in phase III. Regarding cybersecurity, the officers said the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank Limited and 50 district cooperative banks are being integrated with NABARD's CBS cloud platform, ensuring secure and streamlined banking operations. The CM reiterated to make cooperative institutions self-reliant and farmers' access to technology and credit. Marketing of the products should be top priority of the state government. He asserted that policy reforms must continue with the ultimate goal of empowering and enriching Uttar Pradesh's farmers through cooperation.
