Palpa farmers swap chemical fertiliser for an old ally: Dhaincha
Summary
Farmers in Palpa are adopting dhaincha, a green manure crop, as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilisers to improve soil fertility ahead of the paddy season.
Key Points
- Farmers in Palpa are using dhaincha, a green manure crop, to restore soil fertility.
- Dhaincha is grown before rice planting and ploughed back to provide essential nutrients to the soil.
- This practice reduces reliance on costly chemical fertilisers amid shortages and rising prices.
- Agriculture experts endorse dhaincha as a low-cost, sustainable farming method gaining popularity in Palpa.
