Apan_weekly_Issue_27_page8 - (:unkn) unknown (My University, 2026)
The article discusses the cultivation of Karbai and safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) as low-cost Rabi crops suited for semi-arid regions of Maharashtra. It highlights methods of mixed cropping with wheat, gram, and jowar, and explains soil preparation, seed quantity, and fertilizer use. The text emphasizes safflower economic advantages, oil yield, and adaptability to poor soils, promoting scientific crop management and pest control.