How Scientific Farming Changed the Fortune of Woman Farmer Vimala Didi in Chhattisgarh

State government and agricultural department efforts to promote scientific and modern farming in Chhattisgarh are yielding positive results, with women farmers successfully embracing modern techniques.

Key Highlights:
- The Success Story: Vimala Didi from Ghutra village in the Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district adopted the machan (trellis) method for growing long beans (barbati) after attending an Integrated Farming Cluster (IFC) training program.
- Benefits of Machan Method: Elevating the vines using bamboo, wire, and ropes ensured better sunlight and airflow, significantly reducing rot, fungal diseases, and pest infestations while improving crop quality.
- Economic Impact: Higher quality and straighter pods fetched better market prices, reduced pesticide expenses, and saved labor costs during harvesting, inspiring other women farmers in neighboring villages.