An Agro Tech Festival was organized by the Science Farm Center
(KCK) Sagroli for the farmers in Nanded District from 19th to 22nd
January 2015 with an objective to acquaint farmers with the latest technique and
technology for agriculture. Our main guests Mr. Padwal (District Agriculture Officer,
Nanded), Mr. More (District Agriculture Development Officer, Nanded) and Mr.
Dahale (Project Director – Atma, Nanded) were
addressed farmers on the inauguration day. Demonstration, training and expert guidance
arranged on the occasion.
Considering the unpredictable adverse climatic conditions, the farmers were suggested to take up various
additional side businesses for their sustenance to prevent future economical
challenges. Farmers were got exposure from the model of successful goat and
poultry-farming which were running experimental level at KVK Sagroli. At the
time of this event farmers were guided with all kinds of expert support and
demonstration for side businesses from agriculture.
They were also told about
the importance of prudent water management with drip irrigation and hirable
tools in the agriculture.
To overcome the drought
conditions, the farmers were advised to utilize home-grown seed corn instead of
going for hybrid ones. As a matter of
prudent farming they can reap harvest with the due consideration of market
conditions.
As far as women’s
participation in farming is concerned, the experts were of the view that they
had a Lion’s share in Indian farming. Women
had been considerably contributing to the farming, besides their household
responsibilities.
During the special session
for women in the festival, the experts advised women that it was the need of
the hour for them to go for a change.
Now, they should try to contribute their efforts in agriculture. A
demonstration of tools designed for the women to be useful in the kitchen and
farming was arranged.
On the concluding, the
farmers were guided on the importance of animal husbandry.
The whole event was greatly successful.
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