Suttur, May 4, 2026: Mixed cropping is a stream of profit for farmers, said Dr. Nagarajappa Adivappar, Professor and Head, Areca Research Centre, Keladi Shivappanayaka Agricultural and Horticultural University, Shivamogga.
He was delivering a lecture at a farmers’ camp organised by Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math, Sri Shivaratreeshwara Religious Endowment and JSS Mahavidyapeetha at Suttur Srikshetra.
Speaking on sustainable agriculture, Dr. Adivappar said crop diversity and mixed cropping systems are two important pillars that help farmers increase income while protecting the environment. He advised farmers to give priority to mixed cropping, especially during monsoon and winter crop seasons. “There should be honesty in agriculture and faith in crops. When farmers engage in agriculture with full commitment, profit is possible,” he said.
Dr. H.V. Bindu, in her address, said organic farming improves the fertility of declining soil and helps maintain environmental balance. She noted that healthy and safe food means nutritious and fresh food, and added that there is growing demand for organic products.
She advised farmers to adopt a scientific approach from sowing to harvesting, make proper use of credit and insurance facilities, and carefully calculate production costs. She also said farmers can benefit from technical and marketing training through the Agricultural Marketing Committee. The Karnataka government has provided facilities in more than 162 markets for farmers to sell agricultural products directly to consumers, helping them secure better prices.
“Agriculture should not be viewed merely as farming, but as an industry. When agricultural production is managed according to market demand, farmers can earn higher profits,” she said.
As part of the camp, participants took part in mass prayers and yoga practice in the morning. During Suttur Darshan, they watched an animation documentary on the Guru lineage of the Srimath and learned about its rich history. They visited the Moola Matha, Sri Someshwara Temple, Sri Mahadeshwara Beesukallu and Sri Veerabhadreshwara Temple, and received blessings.
The participants also visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra, where they observed crop demonstrations, and later visited the goshala to learn about desi cattle breeds.
In the evening, prayers and Kapilarathi were performed with devotion on the banks of the Kapila River. Sri G.L. Tripurantaka spoke on the importance of rivers. The day concluded with a cultural programme presented by the campers.
Dr. Nagarajappa Adivappar and Dr. H.V. Bindu delivered lectures on May 2 at a farmers’ camp organised under the joint auspices of Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math, Sri Shivaratreeshwara Religious Endowment and JSS Mahavidyapeetha at Suttur Srikshetra.
Kapilarathi was performed on the evening of May 2 during the farmers’ camp organised under the joint auspices of Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthan Math, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Religious Endowment and JSS Mahavidyapeetha at Suttur Srikshetra, where participants lit lamps and offered their devotion to Goddess Kapila.
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