Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed senior officials to adopt modern agricultural seeds and scientific farming practices to increase crop production in the state. He stated that intercropping is the most effective way to improve productivity in agriculture and should be actively promoted.
The Chief Minister said that increasing production should not be achieved merely by expanding agricultural land, as the scope for land expansion in the state is limited. Instead, farmers should be encouraged to enhance productivity through improved techniques, high-quality seeds, and crop diversification.
Yogi Adityanath highlighted that crops such as mustard, lentils, peas, urad, and moong are high-value crops that can significantly increase farmers’ income. He noted that Uttar Pradesh produces around 29.50 lakh tonnes of sugarcane and emphasized that intercropping of pulses and oilseeds with sugarcane would lead to substantial growth in overall agricultural output.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to develop five improved seed parks over the next five years. These seed parks will focus on seed production, processing, quality testing, and storage facilities to ensure farmers have access to superior seeds.
He also stressed that crop selection should be based on scientific and practical considerations. Agricultural science centres and universities should guide farmers in choosing crops according to soil quality, climate, and market demand. He pointed out that intercropping helps reduce risk, lowers input costs, and ensures stable income for farmers.
Yogi Adityanath further stated that clear guidelines regarding government assistance and subsidies are essential for the success of agricultural schemes. He said that effective support mechanisms would increase farmers’ income and strengthen the agricultural economy of the state.
The Chief Minister added that large farmers should be encouraged to connect small farmers with intercropping models, which would improve income flow and reduce dependency on single crops.
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