PaperDabba News Desk: 2024-07-14
Minister Achchennaidu has directed officials to ensure the full availability of seeds and fertilizers for farmers across the state. He emphasized the need for complete transparency in providing services to farmers. He also instructed field staff to be accessible to farmers, provide appropriate guidance, and resolve their issues.
“Polam Pilusthundi” Program
The state government has launched the “Polam Pilusthundi” (The Field Calls) program, which aims to raise farmers’ awareness of scientific methods and promote Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), soil testing, soil conservation-based fertilizer usage, village-level seed production and seed supply, and necessary agricultural mechanization.
Support for Farmers
Minister Achchennaidu stated that the program’s primary goal is to guide farmers toward achieving higher yields with lower investments. Farmers can enhance their knowledge of new and scientific farming methods through this initiative, thereby improving their agricultural practices.
Supply of Seeds and Fertilizers
The minister assured that special measures are being taken to ensure farmers’ timely availability of essential seeds and fertilizers. He stressed the importance of maintaining complete transparency in these operations to avoid shortcomings.
Awareness at the Village Level
Through various programs, awareness is being raised at the village level to educate farmers about scientific methods, adopt best practices, and provide suitable advice. Achchennaidu emphasized that this approach would yield better results for farmers, reducing investment and increasing yields.
Readiness of Farmers
Minister Achchennaidu urged farmers to take advantage of the training provided through these programs and strive to manage agriculture sustainably, thereby improving their economic status.