KVK, Kampasagar conducted a Training Programme on Crop diversification on 20.11.2023 at Nilaigudem Tripuraram (M), and Naidupalem, Haliya (Mdl), Nalgonda District.

KVK, Kampasagar conducted a Training Programme on Crop diversification on 20.11.2023 at Nilaigudem Tripuraram (M), and Naidupalem, Haliya (Mdl), Nalgonda District.

Scientists involved:
Dr. Rammurthy, principal scientist and Head, NBSS& LUP, Bengaluru
Dr.Srinivasan, Senior Scientist, NBSS& LUP,
Dr.S.Srinuvasa Rao, Programme  Co-ordinator, KVK Kampasagar.
Dr.K.Chandrashaker, SMS (Crop Production).
Others:  Nilaigudem and Naidu palem village farmers
Details of the Activities:
Training program on Crop diversification. In this programme first all the scientists interacted with farmers later visited the Nilaigudem and Naidupalem village farmer’s fields
Dr.Rammurthy principal scientist and head interacted with farmers and encouraged farmers towards crop diversification, explained about crop rotation and suggested crops suitable for crop diversification, Cowpea, Green gram, Black gram, Red gram and explained about water use efficiency.
Dr.S.Srinivasa Rao Programme coordinator explained about Crop diversification and how to use water efficiently, suggested drip irrigation system for efficient water use efficiency.
Dr.Srinivasan senior scientist explained about crop suitable for upland conditions, and suggested to the farmers for pulses cultivation
Dr.K Chandrashekar   explained about soil sustainability in crop diversification   and explained about how to get monetary returns in crop diversification   
Scientists advised farmers to follow crop rotation with pulses and   incorporate the crop residues in the soil after harvesting instead of burning.                                                      
No of the Farmers attended: Nearly 30 No's