Lucknow, May 25 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday reviewed various proposed action plans of the agriculture department and directed that all preparations for Kharif-2026 be completed on time and farmers be provided quality seeds, fertilisers and technical assistance on time, the UP government said in a statement.
“Special focus should be laid on increasing farmers’ income by promoting modern technology, transparent systems and crop diversification in the agriculture sector. Considering changing weather and climate conditions, cultivation of pulses, oilseeds and ‘Shree Anna’ (millets) should be encouraged,” Adityanath said in the statement.
He directed officials to keep advance action plans ready for drought-prone areas and ensure the availability of alternative crop seeds to farmers whenever required.
He also directed the agriculture department to organise an international exhibition showcasing its specialities on the lines of the UP International Trade Show.
In the meeting, it was informed that a target has been set for 110.65 lakh hectares area coverage and 302.62 lakh metric tonnes production in Kharif-2026.
The target for paddy production has been fixed at 224.25 lakh metric tonnes, while production targets for bajra, maize, arhar and groundnut have also been increased. It was informed that a target of distributing 2.29 lakh quintals of seeds has been fixed for Kharif-2026, out of which 1.26 lakh quintals of seeds had already been made available till May 24, 2026.
Adityanath said farmers should be provided with technical agricultural advice from time to time. He directed that information should reach farmers through text messages, social media, Doordarshan, Akashvani and other mediums. He also stressed promoting short-duration and drought-resistant crop varieties.
The chief minister directed officials to speed up the process of starting the proposed Seed Park in Lucknow. Reviewing availability and distribution of fertilisers, he directed that effective control be maintained over hoarding, black marketing and diversion of fertilisers.
He also stressed balanced use of fertilisers and promotion of organic alternatives.
The chief minister said the use of digital technology in agricultural schemes should be further increased. It was informed that cow-based natural farming programmes are being operated in all development blocks of Bundelkhand.
During the year 2025-26, chemical-free farming was carried out in 23,500 hectares area and 21,934 farmers were trained. Adityanath also reviewed the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
Stressing agricultural exports, the chief minister said products should be prepared keeping global standards in mind.
Reviewing plans of mandi committees, he said mandi committees should be made modern, transparent and farmer-friendly, and the agricultural marketing system should be further strengthened. PTI NAV KSI KSI
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