KVK, Malyal – Organized Field day on “HDPS Cotton” under ICAR-CICR Special Project under NFSM on 23-10-2024

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malyal organized Field day on “HDPS Cotton” under special project on Cotton, ICAR-CICR titled “Targeting technologies to agro-ecological zones-large scale demonstration of best practices to enhance cotton productivity” under NFSM 2024 at Pedda thanda village of Ingurthy Mandal, Mahabubabad district dated on 23-10-24 field day was organized in the field of Banoth Balu. Dr. N. Kishore Kumar, SMS (Extension) explained about, ICAR-CICR Special Project on Cotton Objectives, Dr. D. Kanjana, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CICR, Coimbatore explained about sowing time, machine sowing through pneumatic planter, importance of application of growth regulator on time and advantages of HDPS cotton. Dr. S. Malathi, Programme Coordinator, KVK, Malyal explained about major advantages with HDPS Cotton and IPM practices in different crops. Dr. G. Veeranna, Principal Scientist, RARS, Warangal, explained concept of HDPS Cotton, difference between conventional method and HDPS, pest management in Cotton crop. Smt M. Vijaya Nirmala, DAO, Mahabubabad, explained about Cotton coverage area in the district and scope of the HDPS cotton in the district. Sri Banoth Balu farmer explained about his experiences on HDPS Cotton, related to time of sowing, weed and fertilizer management, yield and net returns He gave the positive feedback on the HDPS Cotton. In this Programme Sri B. Kranthi Kumar. SMS (Crop Production), Sri B. Mahendar, MAO, Ingurthy, Sri Md. Abdulmujahid, AEO, Chinnamupparam and 85 farmers from Pedda thanda, Chinnamupparam, Badi thanda, Komatipalli and Botimedi thanda villagers are attended.