On 22nd May 2024, a farmers-scientist interface meeting-cum-Kisan Gosthi was organised under CSSRI led Farmer FIRST Project to distribute seeds of various high yielding varieties (PB 1718, PB 1692, PB 1121 & PB 1509), promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and enhancing crop productivity of rice among 60 farmers of Village Kathura, Dhanana, Chhiri, Banwasa and Khalpa. This initiative aims to empower local farmers by providing them with high-quality rice seeds. The distribution of seeds was accompanied by educational sessions on soil health management, irrigation practices, and pest control, equipping farmers with comprehensive knowledge to improve their farming practices. Fields belonging to three progressive farmers— Ajmer Ji S/O Govardhan Ji, Krishan Pandit Ji S/O Birkha Ram Ji, and Satish Ji S/O Hariram Ji— have been chosen for the purpose of conducting research trials. Dr. Rajkumar, PI (FFP), shared knowledge on modern cultivation techniques and the importance of adopting improved seed varieties to combat challenges such as soil salinity and changing climate conditions. He emphasised the significance of utilizing seeds of excellent quality in order to cultivate healthy and disease-free seedlings, which would result in improved crop establishment and increased yield. Further, he mentioned that farmers should use balanced fertilizer’s that include micronutrients based on the Soil Health Card in order to reduce the amount of money wasted on applying only NPK fertilizer’s. The participation of local farmers was commendable, indicating a strong community interest in adopting innovative agricultural practices.
Read more: https://cssri.res.in/poxumyse/2024/05/Farmers-scientist.pdf
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