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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Campaign aiming for planning for Kharif season 2025 begins
A State-level campaign aimed at facilitating preparatory agricultural planning for the Kharif season 2025 was conducted at Kanakkampalayam village in Gobichettipalayam block on Thursday. The Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have jointly proposed to organise the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' (VKSP) from May 29 to June 12. The State-level launch event was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), MYRADA Erode, in the village. R. Thamizh Vendan, Vice-Chancellor in-charge, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, inaugurated the programme in the presence of A. Velmurugan, Assistant Director General, ICAR–NRM, New Delhi, P. Govindaraj, Director, ICAR–Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, M. Kailasam, Principal Scientist, ICAR–Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai, Ravindra Naik, Head, Regional Station, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Coimbatore, P.P. Murugan, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore, and R. Yasothai, Professor and Head, Veterinary University Training and Research Centre, Erode. Delegates visited 14 stalls set up by KVK for the benefit of the farming community. With support from IFFCO, a drone demonstration was conducted to showcase its technological benefits for farmers. During the programme, 17 Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials were released, and agricultural inputs were distributed to farmers. The objectives and benefits of various Central and State government schemes were explained to the participating farmers. A total of 542 farmers and entrepreneurs took part in the event.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Campaign to connect scientists with farmers from May 29 in Erode
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSP), a campaign aimed at connecting scientists and farmers to boost agricultural yields, will be held across the district for 15 days, from May 29 to June 12. Jointly organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the campaign is being implemented by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Erode. According to P. Alagesan, KVK's Senior Scientist and Head, the campaign aims to facilitate preparatory agricultural planning for the Kharif season 2025. The KVK team, along with scientists and officials from the Agriculture Department, will visit all 14 blocks in the district. They will directly interact with farmers to raise awareness on crop management, modern agricultural technologies, organic farming, value-added products, livestock development, and other related topics. In addition, with support from the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), drone-based spraying demonstrations will be conducted in selected villages. These demonstrations aim to provide farmers with a clear understanding of technological advancements in the agriculture sector. During the campaign, scientists will visit farmers' fields, inspect crops, identify pests and diseases, suggest control measures, and plan research activities to address emerging challenges faced by farmers. The services of innovative and lead farmers will also be utilised for the benefit of the farming community. The programme is designed to enhance farmers' productivity. Mr. Alagesan has urged all farmers to actively participate in the campaign and take full advantage of the initiatives to improve their farming practices.
