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The kharif season is the backbone of Maharashtra’s agricultural calendar. Sown at the onset of monsoon (June–July) and harvested by October–November, kharif crops account for over 60% of the state’s cropped area. But sowing the wrong crop at the wrong time — or ahead of adequate soil moisture — leads
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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is India’s largest crop insurance scheme, covering over 5.5 crore farmers annually. Under PMFBY, farmers pay a maximum premium of 2% for Kharif crops and 1.5% for Rabi crops — the central and state governments jointly pay the balance of the actuarial premium. If
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Jeevamrutha Recipe & Benefits for Organic Soil: Complete Guide (2026)
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