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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Don't just produce, also process and market the crop: UP's Agri minister tells farmers
1 2 Lucknow: Agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi participated in the farmer-scientist dialogue in village Saraiya Dastam (Arol) of Bilhaur block of Kanpur on Tuesday under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. He exhorted the farmers to form a farmer producer organization and get more profit by producing, processing and marketing the crop. To get more profit from FPO, register on FPO Shakti Portal, he said. Shahi asked farmers to use new species, multi-layer agriculture and discuss this subject with agricultural scientists. Shahi distributed tractor keys, minikits of improved species of seeds and certificates to the beneficiaries of Custom Hiring Centre/Farm Machinery Bank and suggested to the farmers that the govt is providing subsidy under various schemes on PM Kusum Yojana, Dhaincha seeds, gypsum, farm ponds, drip and sprinkler irrigation, agricultural equipment etc. "Take advantage of this and reduce the cost of your farming," he said. Majhawan MLA Suchishmita Maurya took part in the campaign in village Mohanpur Bhaurakh development block Pahadi of Mirzapur district. Officials suggested farmers to earn more profit by adopting organic and natural farming, soil health management, production of Sri Anna, processing with new technology and marketing on the basis of demand for profitable production in the situation of climate change.
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.
