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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 DetailsBio Control Laboratory and Pesticides Testing Laboratory Scheme
This scheme, run by the Department of Agriculture in Meghalaya, establishes Bio Control and Pesticides Testing Laboratories to produce beneficial bio-agents like Trichoderma and Trichogramma. These agents are distributed to farmers for organic plant health management and pest control. The scheme promotes organic farming practices and reduces dependence on chemical pesticides while improving crop productivity.
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.
View DetailsKisan Credit Card
The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, launched in 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, provides credit facilities to farmers across India. The scheme allows farmers to purchase agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, and to meet their cash needs for farm production. Banks issue these cards based on the farmer's land holdings, making credit easily accessible for farming activities.
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