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Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Natural farming skills shared at RASS
Tirupati: As part of the National Mission on Natural Farming, a four-day training programme for Bio-Inputs Resource Centre (BRC) managers from the Rayalaseema region is being held from August 11 to 14 at the RASS Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Tirupati district under the supervision of Shanmugam, District Project Manager of the Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sadhikara Samstha. On Wednesday, the third day of the programme, 40 BRC managers visited the natural farming fields of farmer Ayyappa Naidu at Vemuru village in Tirupati Rural mandal. Participants engaged in activities such as seed sowing under the ATM model, planting various seedlings, and preparing key natural farming inputs including Brahmastra, Agniastra, Dashaparnika Kashayam, and Panchagavya. An innovative trial involved planting leafy greens and vegetables in sugarcane fields, along with broadcasting PMDS seeds. Ayyappa Naidu gave a detailed demonstration of traditional herbal formulations, while Additional DPM Pattabhi Reddy highlighted that the Central government's mission aims to set up input preparation centres in every panchayat.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Science
- Hans India
15-day farmers' program begins in Tirupati
Tirupati: A 15-day mass contact program for farmers, 'Vikasith Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan,' will be conducted by RASS Krishi Vigyan Kendra from May 29 to June 12. Dr Srinivasulu, Head and Senior Scientist of RASS KVK, said that teams comprising scientists from ICAR institutes, State Agriculture Universities, and officials from the departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, and allied sectors will be involved in the campaign. The program aims to reach over 18,000 farmers in Tirupati and Chittoor districts. The program will focus on creating awareness about crucial topics for the upcoming Kharif season, including high-yielding varieties and good management practices of major crops; the importance of soil testing and utilization of soil health cards; government welfare schemes in agriculture and allied sectors; allied agricultural activities such as poultry farming, sheep rearing, and animal husbandry; and the management and applications of drones in agriculture. In addition to awareness sessions, farmer-scientist interaction programs will be conducted. Dr. Srinivasulu urged farmers across the districts to participate in these programs to receive valuable advice and guidance on agricultural practices.
