JANGAON: Farmers in Jangaon district are rising in competitive oil palm farming. With the support of officials, the district has risen from fifth place in the state for palm oil cultivation.
According to horticulture officials, the demand for palm oil farming continues to grow each agricultural season. With the Union government introducing substantial subsidies for palm oil cultivation and after 37 months of cultivation, the yield can reach approximately 70 metric tonnes. Statistics from the state government reveal that over the past four years, farmers from Jangaon district have shown strong interest in palm oil cultivation. Recently, the Centre increased import taxes from 5.5 to 27.5&, benefiting farmers significantly.