Agriculture
Agriculture Dept. Announces 50% Subsidy for Smart Jowar Drying Machines in Hilly and Dry Land Areas
The agriculture department has unveiled a 50% subsidy to aid jowar farmers in hilly and arid regions to purchase advanced drying machines.
The agriculture department has announced a 50% subsidy for the purchase of new smart jowar processing machines to help farmers in hilly and dry land areas.
The subsidy aims to enable farmers to directly dry their jowar crops using advanced technology, reducing post-harvest losses and improving efficiency.
This initiative is part of the department’s efforts to support small‑scale farmers in Karnataka’s Malnad and arid regions, where jowar cultivation is a major livelihood.
Farmers who purchase eligible machinery will receive a 50% financial incentive, making the technology more affordable and encouraging wider adoption.
The scheme is expected to boost productivity and income for jowar growers in the targeted areas.
The subsidy aims to enable farmers to directly dry their jowar crops using advanced technology, reducing post-harvest losses and improving efficiency.
This initiative is part of the department’s efforts to support small‑scale farmers in Karnataka’s Malnad and arid regions, where jowar cultivation is a major livelihood.
Farmers who purchase eligible machinery will receive a 50% financial incentive, making the technology more affordable and encouraging wider adoption.
The scheme is expected to boost productivity and income for jowar growers in the targeted areas.