Mysuru, June 19, 2026: ICAR-JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Suttur, in association with the Department of Agriculture, Ilawala, organised a Khet Bachao Abhiyan programme at Gunchralachhatra village in Mysuru taluk to create awareness among farmers on organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices.
Speaking at the programme, Dr. Vinay G.M., Subject Matter Specialist, ICAR-JSS KVK, explained the objective and importance of Khet Bachao Abhiyan. He highlighted the role of soil and biofertilizers in agriculture and called upon farmers to reduce the use of herbicides to maintain soil fertility and soil moisture. He also informed that the use of green manure crops helps improve soil fertility by increasing nitrogen and organic carbon content in the soil.
Dr. Rakshitraj, Subject Matter Specialist, emphasised that dairy farming plays an important role in organic and natural farming systems. He provided information on nutritious feed, different types of fodder and mineral mixtures for cattle. He also explained disease control measures and the importance of vaccination for livestock health management.
Dr. Deepak, Subject Matter Specialist, briefed farmers on various entrepreneurship schemes of the Central and State Governments. He advised farmers to form self-help groups and Farmer Producer Organisations to effectively access the benefits of these schemes.
Shri Vinay, Agriculture Officer, Ilawala, advised farmers to apply farmyard manure to agricultural lands as recommended by agricultural experts to sustain soil fertility. He encouraged the use of short-duration crop varieties and suggested planning two to three crops in a year. He also provided information on various schemes and subsidies available through the Department of Agriculture.
Following the programme, experts visited farmers’ fields and provided technical guidance on crop and soil management practices.
Krishi Sakhis of Ilawala hobli, Smt. Rajalakshmi, Smt. Pratima and Smt. Padma, along with more than 70 farmers, participated in the programme.
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