Safflower: Palamu Farmers' Drought-Resistant Crop, Livestock-Proof, High Profit
Safflower: Palamu Farmers' Drought-Resistant Crop, Livestock-Proof, High Profit
- •Dr. D.N. Singh advises Palamu farmers to cultivate safflower due to low rainfall and dry land challenges.
- •Safflower is ideal for water-scarce areas, requiring only one watering in the Rabi season.
- •Its thorny plants deter livestock, eliminating concerns about crop damage.
- •As an oilseed crop, safflower offers additional income opportunities for farmers.
- •The A-300 variety is recommended, with seeds available at regional research centers.