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Clear filtersPlant Protection Scheme
This scheme is run by the Government of Meghalaya to help farmers and horticulturists protect their crops from pests, diseases, weeds, and rodents. It provides bio-pesticides and bio-agents (natural pest controllers) along with equipment at a 50% subsidy. This encourages farmers to use environment-friendly pest management methods instead of harmful chemical pesticides.
View DetailsPlant Protection including Integrated Pest Management Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to mobilize and support farmers to use bio-pesticides and bio- agents for plant health management through distribution of bio-pesticides and other IPM tools and through sale of Sprayers and Plant Protection Equipment to encourage organic crop production.
View DetailsAgriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme
This scheme, run by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, operates research stations and laboratories in Meghalaya to test different crops and farming methods. Scientists conduct adaptive research trials on farmers' fields to find which crops work best in the local climate. The scheme also tests and promotes the use of bio-pesticides and natural pest control agents instead of harmful chemicals.
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