Vol. 12, Special Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
Ogre R, Khan MA, Pandey PK, Nirala PS and Kurre D

Abstract:
A study in Kabirdham and Bemetara districts of Chhattisgarh found that farmers are reducing soybean cultivation due to biotic factors (weeds, insects, diseases), environmental factors (excessive rainfall and rain during harvest season), unstable prices, lack of government procurement system, and a shortage of improved seeds. Farmers who shifted to high-yielding and high-revenue generating crops experienced an increase in income and expenses, but the cultivation of high-nutrient-demanding crops may led to decrease in soil fertility. Farmers recommended providing them with improved soybean varieties at competitive price, offering subsidies for agricultural inputs, creating soybean processing facilities, implementing contemporary agricultural technologies, providing crop insurance, supporting farmers with training sessions, promoting crop rotation, and providing government assistance for land improvement to revitalize soybean cultivation in the area.