Suttur, February 13, 2025: A one-day training program for Water User Cooperative Societies was successfully organized on February 13, 2025, in collaboration with ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur, and CADA, Mysuru, at the JSS KVK Training Hall.
The program was inaugurated by Shri Mariswamy, President, CADA, Mysuru, who interacted with the farmers about the functioning of water user societies and emphasized the importance of addressing existing challenges and inefficiencies.
Dr. Chandra Kalajat, Director of Agriculture, CADA, Mysuru, attended as the chief guest and provided insights into the Command Area Development Authority’s (CADA) plans and initiatives aimed at improving water management and agricultural productivity.
Presiding over the program, Dr. B N Gyanesh, Senior Scientist & Head, ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur, highlighted the importance of bio-fertilizers in sustainable agriculture and their role in improving soil health.
The event featured expert sessions from agriculture and horticulture specialists:
Mr. Shamaraja, Subject Expert, Agriculture, JSS KVK, delivered a lecture on soil and water test-based fertilizer management, management of paddy, alkaline and swampy soils, and integrated crop management in catchment areas. Dr. GM Vinay, Subject Expert, Horticulture, JSS KVK, educated farmers on integrated crop management of horticultural crops in the catchment area.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Deepak, Subject Expert, Home Science, JSS KVK.
This training initiative provided valuable knowledge and practical solutions to farmers, equipping them with the necessary skills to enhance water management, soil health, and crop productivity in their respective regions.