Chhattisgarh News: Traditional and aromatic of Korea district of Chhattisgarh cumin rice Now he is creating a new identity. Farmer Producer Organization with natural farming i.e. FPO Its branding, packaging and sales are being promoted through. Joined FPO in the district 832 farmers produce cumin seed paddy through natural farming. Are doing.
The effort of the district administration and agriculture department is to not limit this traditional rice to the local market but to take it to big markets, so that farmers can get better prices for their produce.
Cultivation of cumin in natural way
According to Deputy Director of Agriculture Department, Rajesh Bharti, farmers are adopting natural farming under the guidance of Collector Roktima Yadav. during farming Bio based inputs like Jeevamrit and Beejamrit is being used.
Along with the quality of naturally prepared Jeeraphool paddy, work is also being done on its certification and better packaging. This PGS-Natural Farming Certification Efforts are being made to reach the market with it.
FPO becomes link between farmers and market
FPO plays an important role in delivering Jeeraphool rice to the market. Sonhat Gaurav Agrofed Farmer Producer Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited Through this, farmers' produce is being collected, processed, branded, packaged and marketed.
With this system, small farmers are also getting the opportunity to collectively reach the big market. At the same time, their chances of getting better price for their produce are increasing.
Complete chain from farm to packaging and market
In this initiative, only the production of cumin seed paddy is not being focused. start with natural farming Quality production, certification, packaging, value addition and marketing The entire series is being developed till now.
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India has also appreciated the efforts related to natural cultivation of cumin paddy and FPO model in Korea through social media platform 'X'.
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai praised the farmers
Chief Minister on recognition of Jeeraphool rice at national level Vishnu Dev Sai Has also appreciated the efforts of the farmers of Koriya district. This initiative of linking traditional agricultural produce with natural farming and better marketing is helping in opening new markets for farmers.
Training and guidance being given to farmers
The Agriculture Department is continuously providing guidance to the farmers regarding natural farming techniques, preparation of bio-inputs, quality production and marketing through FPO. The objective of the department is to provide farmers with better prices for their produce by connecting Korea's local and traditional agricultural products with the organized market.