Discussions were held on the importance of effective water management through crop planning and water conservation in rainfed agriculture
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Washim, Maharashtra organised a ’Kisan Mela-cum-Awareness Programme’ in the adopted village Shirsala of Malegaon Block. ’Jal Shakti Abhiyan’ is being organised from August to November 2021.
In his address, the Chief Guest, Narayan Ingole, Progressive Farmer insisted on micro-irrigation and stressed the need for ’More Crop Per Drop Technique’ and the adoption of advanced techniques for soil water conservation.
The promoters of Olandeshwar Farmers’ Producers’ Organisation Ramchandra Patil Ingole, Damodhar Sarda, Sanjay Sharma, Dattarao Ingole and Dajiba Patil were present as the guests of honour during the occasion.
Dr RL Kale, Head & Senior Scientist, KVK, Washim, Maharashtra highlighted the role of technical backstopping followed by a scientific interaction with the KVK Scientists for the Scientific Management of Farming. He also outlined the importance of effective water management through crop planning and water conservation in rainfed agriculture. The farmers were apprised about the micro-irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting, water conservation, appropriate crops, and efficient water management for livestock and aquaculture.
The participating farmers were distributed with the ’Vegetable Nutri Kit’ and ’Saplings of Nutritious Plants’ during the occasion.
