Last Updated:
Chandauli latest news: The Agriculture Department has issued important information for the farmers of the district. Improved seeds of wheat, lentil, pea and mustard are available in sufficient quantity at government seed warehouses, but after 30 November 2025, 50 percent subsidy on these will stop.
Chandauli: Rabi season sowing has started in Chandauli district of UP and in the meantime, an important information has been issued by District Agriculture Officer Vinod Kumar Yadav for the farmers. He said that seeds of various crops are available in sufficient quantity at the government seed warehouses, but the benefit of the grant can be availed only till 30 November 2025. After this, 50 percent subsidy on seeds will end, hence all farmers should purchase seeds and complete the sowing work as soon as possible.
Improved wheat varieties available – PBW-343 to HD-3298.
According to the Agriculture Officer, many improved and high producing varieties of wheat are available at all the seed warehouses in the district. These mainly include- PBW-343, DBW-222, DBW-187, WH-1270, HD-3298. Till now, 4024 quintals of wheat, 99.40 quintals of peas, 129 quintals of lentils, 15 quintals of mustard and 340 quintals of lentils have been sold from government warehouses under the grant.
Distribution of free minikit continues, lentils and gram available
A total of 2468 minikits of lentils were allotted to the district by the Government of India, out of which 1516 packets are still left and these are being distributed free of cost to the farmers. Apart from this, 200 minikits of gram are also available at the warehouses, which have been distributed in equal quantity at all the centres. Farmers who want to sow lentils or gram can immediately contact the seed warehouse and get these minikits.
Delay in sowing will cause big loss
The District Agriculture Officer has warned the farmers that the suitable time for sowing wheat is fast passing.
If sowing is done late, the production decreases by 30 to 40 kg per hectare per day. This increases the cost of the crop and reduces the net profit. Therefore, an appeal has been made to the farmers to obtain the subsidized seeds before the last date so that there is no decline in production.
Agriculture Department’s appeal: Take care of both time and convenience
The Agriculture Department said that to avoid increasing crowd at the warehouses, farmers reached to collect seeds as soon as possible. The grant facility is for a limited period and free minikits are also being given on first come first serve basis.
