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50% Subsidy on Cucumber and Tomato Cultivation with Mulching Technique
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News18•12-10-2026, 14:46
50% Subsidy on Cucumber and Tomato Cultivation with Mulching Technique
- •The mulching method and use of black plastic sheets help control weeds and protect crops from dangerous pests.
- •A 50 percent subsidy is being provided on the mulching scheme under the Integrated Mission for Horticulture.
- •Farmers can receive a subsidy of 20000 rupees on a unit cost of 40000 rupees for implementing mulching.
- •Interested farmers need to download the Bihar Agriculture App and apply through it to get selected for the subsidy.
- •Farmers in regions like Jehanabad and Katrasin are successfully using mulching and drip irrigation to earn high profits.
Key Questions Answered
Under the Integrated Mission for Horticulture, farmers can receive a 50 percent subsidy on the mulching scheme, amounting to a subsidy facility of ₹20,000 on a unit cost of ₹40,000.
To take advantage of this scheme, farmers need to download the Bihar Agriculture App and submit their applications through it to be selected for the subsidy.
The mulching method, which involves using black sheets, provides significant benefits including effective weed control, reduced pest attacks, and proper spacing between crops to ultimately increase yield and income.
