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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan launched in Shivamogga
The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA–2025), a nationwide campaign to engage farmers to build a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready agriculture sector, was launched in Shivamogga on Thursday. Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra flagged off the campaign at Holalur village in Shivamogga taluk in the presence of representatives of ICAR-Shivamogga and farmers. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Raghavendra said that the campaign had been planned by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, in association with the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), to reach out to farmers in rural areas. The campaign would educate farmers about the advanced technologies in agriculture. R.C. Jagadish, Vice-Chancellor of Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (KSNUAHS), and scientists of ICAR were present at the inauguration. The campaign will continue till June 12. In the 15-day campaign, the officials of ICAR and KSNUAHS will hold workshops and seminars on pre-kharif preparations, integrated farming, poultry, judicious use of chemical farming, maintaining soil health, and other issues. The farmers will get an opportunity to interact with scientists and experts from reputed institutes during the campaign, said Sunil C., senior scientist and head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Shivamogga.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
VKSA campaign to boost farmer-scientist engagement from May 29
Yagantipalle (Banaganapalle): The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), a 15-day agricultural outreach campaign aimed at enhancing farmer-scientist interaction and boosting farm productivity, will be held across Nandyal district from May 29 to June 12, said Dr. G. Dhanalakshmi. Speaking to The Hans India on Wednesday, Dr. Dhanalakshmi said the campaign is jointly organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It is being implemented by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Yagantipalle, with field-level support from the State Agriculture and allied departments. Dr. Dhanalakshmi, Senior Scientist and Head of KVK Yagantipalle, noted that the campaign focuses on preparing farmers for the 2025 Kharif season through scientific interventions and field-level engagement. As part of the initiative, teams from KVK and the Indian Institute of Millets Research, along with officials from the Agriculture Department, will visit all mandals in Nandyal district, covering 135 villages. The teams will directly engage with farmers to raise awareness on crop management, modern agricultural technologies, organic farming, value-added products, and livestock development. A key highlight will be drone-based spraying demonstrations, supported by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), in selected villages. These aim to educate farmers on using drone technology for efficient input application. During the campaign, scientists will conduct on-site inspections, diagnose pest and disease infestations, recommend remedial measures, and formulate research plans to address emerging challenges. Lead and innovative farmers will also assist in knowledge-sharing efforts. Dr. Dhanalakshmi urged farmers to participate actively. 'This initiative is designed to empower farmers with practical knowledge and tools to improve productivity and sustainability,' she said. The VKSA campaign represents a significant step toward transforming traditional farming through scientific collaboration and community engagement.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Agri scientists to guide farmers from today
Dharwad: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Krishi Vigyan Kendra and University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad, will jointly launch Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) in 100 villages of Dharwad taluk from May 29 to June 6. The abhiyan will be launched at Kurubagatti village on Thursday. VKSA is a 15-day pre-monsoon nationwide campaign launched by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to empower the farmers. During the campaign, the agri scientists will visit the farms in villages ahead of kharif season and help them with scientific knowledge, modernised farming practices, equipment and inputs suiting the local conditions. Director of Extension, UAS, Dharwad, Professor DN Kambrekar said the VKSA is designed to bridge the gap between research institutions and grassroots farming communities. "The campaign is remarkable in its scale and coordination. Around 2,000 expert teams, comprising agricultural scientists, field officers, and progressive farmers, have been deployed across the country. Each team is responsible for conducting three farmer interaction sessions per day, aiming to reach over 10 to 12 lakh farmers daily. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Council or Housing Association Tenant? Check Eligibility for Compensation National Disrepair Claims Undo By the end of the two-week campaign, 1 to 1.5 crore farmers across more than 700 districts are expected to have benefitted," he said. The campaign in Dharwad district will have two teams involving the scientists from KVK, scientists from nearby ICAR Research Institute (Main Agricultural Research Station) and from Agriculture, Horticulture and Veterinary departments. They will move each day to cover at least 6 villages covering 1,200 farmers a day, where farmers from same village and neighbouring villages will join. The campaign ensures field visits, method demonstrations, group discussions and experience sharing by successful progressive farmers.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
NRCB scientists to reach out to farmers to transfer latest technologies in banana cultivation
The National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) in Tiruchi will participate in the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), a national pre-Kharif season outreach initiative of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The main objective of the campaign, to be conducted between May 29 and June 12, is to bridge the gap between agricultural research and farmer fraternities. It would seek to transfer latest agricultural technologies from research institutions to fields and raise awareness on government schemes, improved farm practices, and sustainable cultivation models. ICAR–NRCB will promote hi-tech banana farming methods such as high-density planting and tissue culture propagation, besides natural farming techniques, balanced fertilizer application, and use of soil health cards. Expert teams from NRCB will visit various parts of Tiruchi, Karur, Ariyalur, and Perambalur districts during the campaign, providing a platform for farmers to interact with scientists, receive technical advice, and get information on schemes such as PM-KISAN and PMFBY. NRCB will design and distribute extension handouts containing relevant banana farming technologies and best practices, according to a NRCB press release. The NRCB campaign will be guided by its director R. Selvarajan and C. Karpagam, Nodal Officer – VKSA, ICAR–NRCB, the release added.
