Village-wise crop planning needed for sustainable farming: Pemmasani
Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar emphasized the importance of village-wise crop planning for sustainable agriculture in Guntur district. He called for practical crop plans that consider local conditions and suggested the establishment of seed villages and awareness programs for farmers. The Minister also highlighted the need for crop diversification and modern farming techniques to enhance farmers' income and reduce cultivation costs.
- ▪Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar stressed the need for village-wise crop planning during a review meeting on agriculture.
- ▪He directed officials to prepare practical crop plans considering local conditions and suitable cropping patterns.
- ▪The Minister proposed establishing agricultural mechanisation demonstration centres and organizing exhibitions to educate farmers.
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Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Saturday stressed the need for village-wise crop planning to ensure sustainable and profitable agriculture in Guntur district.Participating in a review meeting on agriculture and allied sectors at the District Collectorate, the Minister directed officials to prepare practical crop plans at the mandal and village levels, taking into account suitable cropping patterns and local conditions. He suggested developing at least one seed village in every mandal and organising gram sabhas to create awareness among farmers.Pointing out that the district has nearly 1.2 lakh farmers and 30,000 tenant farmers, Mr. Chandra Sekhar underscored the need for an effective communication system to reach cultivators.
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