ICAR IIHR organizes an off Campus Program on Khet Bachao Abhiyann

During the programme, Dr. Senthil Kumar, Principal Scientist and Head, Social Science and Training Division, delivered a technical lecture highlighting the importance and nutritional value of avocado fruits, their cultivation potential, and the increasing domestic and export market demand. He emphasized the importance of maintaining soil health through sustainable farming practices and stressed the need for balanced nutrient management and scientific soil fertility enhancement. Under the theme of Khet Bachao Abhiyan, he emphasized the importance of using bio-inputs and eco-friendly technologies to reduce farmers' dependency on chemical inputs and to improve soil fertility and sustainability.

The programme also featured distinguished guest lectures by  Dr. R. Selvarajan, Director, ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana (ICAR-NRCB), who highlighted the importance of banana diversity, improved banana varieties, and soil health management practices under intensive agriculture. Another keynote address was delivered by Dr. K. Srinivasan of NIFTEM, Thanjavur, who shared valuable insights on sustainable agriculture and value addition opportunities.

The programme created awareness among the farming community regarding the soil health, sustainability and eco-friendly agricultural technologies.  Farmers actively interacted during the session and expressed keen interest in adopting these practices for enhancing productivity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods.