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The programme provided 50 farmers from villages in Auraiya district practical training in modern, scientific and sustainable agricultural techniques. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
Kanpur: ICAR (Indian Agricultural Research Institute) organised a one-day farmer training and exposure programme on “Fermented organic manure and balanced nutrition management” under its CSR-Maruti project. Praveen Kumar said moving towards chemical-free farming is necessary to maintain soil fertility and quality. Pramod Kumar said fermented organic manure is particularly beneficial for crop and vegetable production.
It was conducted under the guidance of Dr SS Rathore, head of the Division of Agronomy and project coordinator, and Dr Jai Prakash of IARI’s Division of Horticulture. Dr Ram Palat, KVK officer-in-charge, explained the effects of fermented organic manure on physical and chemical health of soil, its role in organic farming, methods of application and agricultural utility. Home science scientist Rashmi Yadav discussed balanced nutrition management and the manure’s role in increasing soil fertility. Download the TOI App.