Strategies of soil health management for sustainable crop productivity” at RARS, Warangal on 17-01-2025.

As part of implementation NABARD project a training programme was conducted to the farmers on “strategies of soil health management for sustainable crop productivity” at RARS, Warangal on 17-01-2025. In this training programme Associate director of research, RARS, Warangal, Assistant General Manager, NABARD, ECHOS paddy dryers company marketing manager, agribot drones company representatives and training programme coordinator were participated. The training coordinator Dr.Ch.Ramulu, explained about importance of foliar sprays in different crops as follows. Foliar sprays, the practice of applying nutrients and other substances directly to a plant’s leaves, represent a significant innovation in modern agriculture. This technique offers an array of benefits and opportunities for fine-tuned plant care. Foliar sprays involve the application of liquid solutions directly onto the leaves of plants. These solutions may contain nutrients, growth regulators, pest repellents, or other beneficial substances. While foliar feeding can be traced back centuries, the scientific understanding and wide adoption of this method have grown particularly in the last few decades. Plants can absorb nutrients through their leaves via stomata (small pores) and cuticles (a waxy layer on the leaf surface). This absorption is often quicker than through the root system. Foliar sprays allow for localized treatment, targeting specific deficiencies or problems without affecting the entire plant system. In this training programme 60 number of farmers attended.