Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Virinjipuram organised a pre-rabi awareness programme for farmers in Nagavedu village, Nemili block recently.
Farmers were informed of the various research activities being undertaken by KVK based on the need of farmers of the district. About 400 farmers from across the district took part, a press release said.
M. Pandiyan, professor and head, KVK and Agricultural Research Station urged farmers to follow the recommendations of the Agriculture Department or scientists of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University for control of pests and diseases.
G. Ramakrishnan, PA to Collector (Agriculture), said mechanisation of farming was the need of the day to minimise labour problems. He also said that rainwater should be conserved by establishing farm ponds.
The importance of drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation was also highlighted during the programme. Farmers were also advised to cultivate sugarcane varieties that suited Vellore district to avoid pest and disease problems. The Sugarcane Research Station, Melalathur was conducting research of new sugarcane variety that is tolerant to root grubs and white grubs.
Eight booklets related to rabi crops cultivation technologies were released on the occasion.
Exhibition
An exhibition consisting of seven stalls imparted information on technologies in subjects such as agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and drip irrigation methods to farmers.
Technical sessions and interaction between farmers and scientists was also part of the programme. S. Ravi, Member of Legislative Assembly, Arakkonam, took part in the programme, the release said.
Iimportance of drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation was highlighted during the programme
