Archive · 31 May 2025
Gadkari Urges Farmers to Use Biochar, Mechanization for Higher Yields
Imagine farmers using 'black gold' called biochar, which is like giving the soil a big hug!
A government official, Nitin Gadkari, told farmers they should use this and new machines to grow more crops.
He also wants them to use drones to spray fertilizer, which saves money.
Farmers in Maharashtra have already shown it works by getting more sugarcane from each field.
This helps the environment, reduces costs, and helps farmers earn more money, which means they can stay happy and healthy!
Nitin Gadkari urged farmers to embrace organic carbon techniques, biochar, and modern mechanization.
He highlighted the benefits of biochar, including enhanced soil fertility and carbon storage.
Affordable biochar production methods, like drum-type and box-type pyrolysers, were discussed.
Gadkari encouraged the use of new technologies, such as drones for nano urea spraying.
He aims to boost farmer incomes and reduce farmer suicides through technology and knowledge sharing.
- Who
- Nitin Gadkari, farmers, agricultural experts, Agrovision Foundation, and MGIRI.
- What
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called on farmers to embrace organic carbon techniques, biochar use, and modern mechanisation to improve agricultural yields and income.
- When
- At a workshop on biochar production and training on Friday
- Where
- At Bhakti Farms in Dhapewada, Maharashtra
- Why
- To improve yields, reduce costs, protect the environment, and boost farm incomes; also, to address and prevent farmer suicides.
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Farmers
Farmers can increase yields by using biochar, mechanized farming, and exploring new technologies.
- Biochar Benefits
- Enhances soil carbon, improves fertility, reduces fertilizers, stores carbon, combats climate change
- Drum-type Pyrolyser Cost
- ₹5,000–₹7,000
- Box-type Pyrolyser Cost
- ₹30,000
- Sugarcane Yield Increase (Maharashtra)
- From 60-70 to over 100 tonnes per acre
- Nano Urea Spraying Improvement
- Reduces fertilizer wastage
- Dedicated Website Benefit
- Farmers can earn up to ₹4 lakh per acre from organic onions