Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Palem in collaboration with All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Farm Implements and Machinery, ARI, Rajendranagar organized “Technology and Machinery Demonstration Mela” at KVK, Palem premises on 12.02.2024. Dr.M.Malla Reddy, Associate Director of Research, RARS, Palem mentioned that farm mechanization can reduce the cost of cultivation and increase the productivity with use of improved implements and perform timely operation at different stages of crop cultivation.
Dr.S.Rajaiah (Principle Scientist & Head, AICRP on FIM) created awareness among the user groups about farm implements. Demonstrated the advanced machinery exhibited at mela venue. Dr. B. Pushpavathi, Associate Dean, Agriculture College, Palem stressed that the advanced machinery developed for different operations are very useful to the farmers to overcome the labour shortage. Dr. T. Prabhakar Reddy, Programme Coordinator, KVK, Palem created awareness about mechanization in groundnut and cotton. Dr.Sravan Kumar, Scientist, FIM Scheme and KVK staff were participated. A total of 280 farmers, input Dealers, Department Officials, RAWEP students were participated in the programme.
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