There is great news for guava farmers. The government is giving a 50 percent subsidy on guava cultivation. This scheme is helping farmers to double their income.
If you are already cultivating guava or planning to do so, you can take advantage of this scheme. Under it, 50 percent of the cost will be given to farmers in three installments. The money will go directly to the farmers’ accounts.
Guava can grow in any type of weather. Farmers can increase their income by cultivating guava. The Uttar Pradesh government has started this scheme to provide a subsidy for guava farming. Farmers in Uttar Pradesh can apply for this scheme.
How to Avail the Scheme
To join this scheme, farmers first need to register with the Horticulture Department. After registration, they must create a guava garden at their own cost. Then, 50 percent of the cost will be directly transferred to the farmer’s account in three installments over three years.
This subsidy is for farmers growing guava on one hectare of land. Cultivating guava on one hectare costs about 38,000 taka. Half of this amount (about 19,000 taka) will be given to the farmer in three installments. The crop will be surveyed, and the money will be transferred to the account. Farmers can contact their local agriculture officer for more information.
How to Plant Guava Trees
To plant a guava garden, dig a hole 1.5 feet long, 1.5 feet wide, and 1.5 feet deep. Mix compost in the soil and plant the guava tree. Keep at least 6 feet between two trees so machines can work easily. Guavas can also be planted 3 feet apart for intensive cultivation, but all work must be done by hand. Both methods give good yield.