Sowing knowledge, harvesting change

An agriculture awareness camp was organised on Tuesday at Kharti, Nandrool, of Kangra Development Block, aimed at empowering farmers with practical knowledge. Dr Kuldip Singh Dhiman, Deputy Director, Kangra urged farmers to embrace sustainable farming, making use of the Kisan Credit Card wisely and exploring nutri-cereals for better health and income.

The camp also aimed at sensitising farmers about sustainable farming, crop protection, improved crop production practices, soil and water conservation, innovative inputs and farmer welfare schemes through direct interaction with experts.

Coordinated by Dr Rupika Sharma, Subject Matter Specialist Kangra, the camp unfolded like a green revolution in motion. Experts like Dr Deep, scientist, KVK Kangra, shared practical tips on modern crop practices, while Dr Anju Thakur, in-charge State Bio-Control Laboratory, sounded an alert on fall armyworm, demonstrating live how to protect maize using eco-friendly methods. Amid stalls of nano-fertilisers and insurance demos, farmers listened, questioned and learned.