KVK, Malyal organized World Soil Day 2023 at KVK, Malyal, Mahabubabad District on 05-12-2023.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malyal organized “World Soil Day 2023 at KVK, Malyal, Mahabubabad District on 05-12-2023. During the programme, Sri B. Kranthi Kumar, SMS (Crop Production) explained about the importance of soil and also highlighted World Soil Day theme for the year of 2023: “Soil and Water a source of Life” and advised to use more organic agro inputs like, farm yard manure, Vermicompost, Green manures (Sunhemp, Daincha, Greengram) instead of using more complex fertilizers and pesticides. Dr. S. Malathi, Programme Coordinator suggested farmers to go for judicious use of fertilizers recommended to avoid degradation of soil fertility. Also she gave tips for increasing of soil carbon content by incorporation of crop residues after harvesting of the crops instead of burning. Dr. E. Rambabu, SMS (Hort.) explained about correction of micronutrient deficiencies in Chilli and wilt management and IPM strategies to control flower thrips in Chilli crop. A total of 37 farmers participated in this programme.