Bihar Government Subsidy: Bihar government is giving 80% subsidy on the purchase of these 2 agricultural equipment, know how to avail the benefit
Bihar Government Subsidy: The Bihar government has released some encouraging news in the interest of farmers. For crop residue management, farmers of the state can now buy state-of-the-art agricultural equipment like straw balers and reapers on a subsidy basis. Its main objective is to maintain soil fertility and eliminate the practice of burning straw or agricultural residue in the fields. According to several categories, the state government gives subsidies of 40% to 80% to farmers for square balers, straw baler and straw reapers.
Farmers using this program get an opportunity to earn extra money along with protecting the environment. The Agriculture Department of the Government of Bihar has also issued a message for the farmers of the state. “Stubble or Bhusa is an agricultural gem; it is not waste. Never burn it; instead, mix it with the soil. It is unique; it is not a residue. Please inform us about this state government project.
Benefits and Applications of Straw Reaper
After harvesting with a combine harvester, the crop residue (straw) left in the field is cut and converted into straw by a straw reaper machine. This device collects the straw in a cart. Additionally, it separates and stores the grain from the straw left in the field, giving even more benefits to the farmers. This device effectively cleans the field and aids in residue control.
Benefits and Applications of Straw Baler
The straw baler machine collects the residue from the field after harvesting and ties it into bales (bundles). This bale is easy for farmers to store in smaller areas. Industrial facilities and animal feed can also benefit from this. The technique brings efficiency in crop residue management.
Subsidy Available
Reaper Straw:
40% subsidy (maximum ₹120,000 for general category farmers).
50% subsidy (up to ₹150,000) for SC/ST farmers.
Baler Straw:
40% subsidy (up to ₹225,000) for general category farmers.
50% of the profit of SC/ST farmers (up to ₹528,000).
Square/Rectangular Baler:
Up to 75% of general category farmers can get a subsidy (up to ₹225,000).
SC/ST farmers can get a subsidy of up to 80% (up to ₹250,000).
How to buy agricultural equipment
To buy this equipment, farmers can apply online on the Agriculture Department website, http://farmech.bihar.gov.in. Additionally, these implements are provided under the Special Custom Hiring Center Scheme.
For information on online applications, farmers can contact their Block Agriculture Officer, Assistant Director (Agricultural Engineering) or District Agriculture Officer.
