KVK, Malyal – Organized Awareness Programme on “Natural Farming” under TSP, 2022-23 at Thirumalagandi, Kothaguda on 27-03-2023

Dr. S. Malathi, Programme Coordinator, explained about importance of Natural Farming which helps in improvement of soil health, human health and balanced ecosystem. She emphasized on cultivation of green manure crops before Paddy, Chilli; application of FYM, Vermicompost, Neem cake, Groundnut cake to enrich soil health instead of using complex fertilizers; usage of biopesticides and biofungicides to avoid indiscriminate use of pesticides. She also explained about scope and importance for cultivation of Millets in the upcoming days & reiterated that Millet crops are best suitable for cultivation under natural farming because of less input driven crops. Dr. E. Rambabu, SMS (Horticulture), Sri. J. Uday, MAO, Kothaguda, Sri M. Muniprasad, AEO, Thirumalagandi cluster of Kothaguda Mandal and 43 farmers participated in the programme.