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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Adopt modern agri practices, use high-quality seeds: Min to farmers
Varanasi: The Minister of State for Agriculture, Baldev Singh Aulakh, addressed the farmers during the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025' and called upon them to carry out agricultural activities on time using advanced seeds. A rally was also organised on the occasion by approximately 2,000 farmers using tractors to raise awareness among farmers. Speaking at the programme held at National Inter College in Pindra block on Thursday, Singh urged farmers to install solar pumps on subsidies, use fertilisers based on soil testing, and perform timely agricultural activities using advanced seeds. He also directed agriculture department officials to ensure farmers receive high-quality seeds, fertilisers, and agricultural protection chemicals. He said that continuous monitoring of private sellers should be conducted, and strict action should be taken against those selling adulterated or substandard chemicals or fertilisers, so that farmers can achieve high production at low cost and increase their income. Speaking on the occasion, the MLA of Pindra, Awadhesh Singh, congratulated the soldiers on behalf of the farmers through a tractor rally for the successful completion of Operation Sindoor by the Indian Army. The president of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, N K Singh, and scientists from the Indian Institute of Vegetable Research provided farmers with technical information on how to reduce farming costs. Additionally, deputy agriculture director Amit Jaiswal provided detailed information on departmental schemes. The event was attended by assistant director of soil testing Rajesh Rai, fertiliser analyst Raj Kumar, agricultural science center scientists Rahul Singh and Pooja Singh, and IIVR scientist Ashutosh Rai. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Farmers must adopt mixed cropping to improve yield, soil health'
1 2 Prayagraj: Cabinet minister Surya Pratap Shahi and minister of state Baldev Singh Aulakh on Wednesday launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan for the Kanpur and Prayagraj divisions, focusing on quality seeds and natural farming, aiming to bring research from labs to farms. "The govt has ensured sufficient availability of seeds, fertilizers and chemicals across all districts of both divisions," Shahi said during the kharif season workshop held at district panchayat compound in Prayagraj. He directed immediate repair of damaged tube wells and suggested farmers adopt mixed cropping and sowing of Dhaincha (generally used as green manure crop. It can be grown in all seasons having sufficient moisture in soil) to improve yield and soil health. Farmers were advised to use fertilizers according to their Soil Health Cards to enhance productivity and sustainability in agriculture. The minister highlighted the need to reduce dependency on pulses imports and instructed chief development officers to plan agricultural strategies based on district demands. They also visited and reviewed the agriculture exhibition that showcased modern techniques and advancements in farming to promote sustainable and developed agriculture in the region. They also took feedback from farmers of different districts and emphasized that the purpose of such workshops is to address their concerns and implement their suggestions. He praised the Prayagraj and Kanpur joint workshop as the most productive so far. Agricultural scientists, officials, and farmers actively participated, sharing valuable insights.
