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Madhya Pradesh soybean production remains encouraging despite El Nino, says Mohan Yadav
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said early soybean production figures are encouraging despite reduced monsoon rainfall linked to El Nino. Speaking at the International Soybean Conference in Indore, he highlighted the state's large share of national soybean acreage, support for processing and agriculture-based industries, the 2026 Year of Farmer Welfare, and a new industrial corridor linking Jabalpur, Bhopal, and Indore.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday that early soybean output numbers in the state looked positive. The assessment came even as monsoon rain fell short this year. Mohan Yadav linked the lower rainfall to the impact of El Nino. Mohan Yadav spoke while addressing the International Soybean Conference in Indore.
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At the event, Mohan Yadav said, "The impact of El Niño this year was beyond anyones control, but by Gods grace, sometimes disasters in Madhya Pradesh bring opportunities. I am happy that the current figures on soybean production in the state are encouraging.\" Mohan Yadav said the state remained focused on farming and related activity.
International Soybean Conference highlights Madhya Pradesh soybean production
Mohan Yadav said Madhya Pradesh was among India’s leading soybean-producing states. Mohan Yadav said the state was also viewed as the country’s food basket. Mohan Yadav added that Madhya Pradesh made up about 45 per cent of India’s soybean acreage. Mohan Yadav said the government was supporting agriculture-based industries and processing work.
International Soybean Conference links Madhya Pradesh soybean production with policy steps
Mohan Yadav said the state government would mark 2026 as the Year of Farmer Welfare. Mohan Yadav said officials were giving added focus to agriculture and connected sectors during this period. Mohan Yadav also said the cabinet recently cleared a new industrial corridor. The corridor will connect Jabalpur, Bhopal and Indore.
International Soybean Conference draws global delegates to Madhya Pradesh soybean production hub
The International Soybean Conference began on Friday in Indore, which was described as Madhya Pradesh’s economic capital. Businessmen, scientists, and industry representatives from several countries were attending. The conference was scheduled to run for two days. Speakers discussed soybean output and related industry activity during the programme.
With inputs from PTI
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