Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Rabi 2026) Inaugurated at Revora, North Goa to Promote Soil Health and Sustainable Farming

22 October 2026, Goa

Directorate of agriculture, ATMA, North Goa, Govt of Goa, Vanrai NGO in collaboration with of ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, organised a Khet Bachao Abhiyan (KBA-Rabi 2026) inaugural programme at Revora, Bardez taluka, North Goa, today. The programme aimed to sensitise farmers about soil health conservation, soil test-based nutrient management, sustainable crop production, and the adoption of eco-friendly agricultural practices for enhancing farm productivity and profitability.

The importance of the Khet Bachaao Abhiyan campaign in promoting soil health, balanced and judicious fertilizer use, sustainable nutrient management, conservation of water and natural resources, natural farming, and climate-resilient agriculture was highlighted.

Farmers were encouraged to adopt soil-test-based nutrient management for rabi crops such as vegetables and pulses. Emphasis was also placed on selecting quality seeds and pest- and disease-free planting material, seed and seedling treatment, soil application of biofertilizers and biopesticides, and adopting balanced nutrient management along with integrated water, weed, pest, and disease management practices for chilli and cowpea.

The use of cow dung and cow urine in sustainable agriculture was discussed, highlighting the importance of locally available livestock resources in promoting eco-friendly and low-cost farming practices. The utilization of cow dung for preparing farmyard manure and compost, along with the potential use of cow urine in organic farming formulations, was emphasized. Recycling livestock waste as a valuable nutrient resource can improve soil health, reduce dependence on external agricultural inputs, and promote integrated crop-livestock farming systems.

Various government schemes related to agriculture were outlined, with emphasis on the effective utilization of farm waste to improve soil health and generate additional income. The importance of climate-resilient crop production, efficient utilization of irrigation resources, and quality vegetable seedling production was also highlighted.

Various agricultural activities undertaken at the panchayat level were discussed, including the production of quality planting material and seeds, nutrient management, and other farming initiatives. Progressive farmers shared their experiences to encourage wider adoption of these practices in nearby villages.

A total of 62 farmers, comprising 24 male and 38 female participants from five nearby village panchayat, attended the programme and benefited. In the event, officials from directorate of agriculture, ATMA North Goa, Vanrai NGO and Senior CRP of DRDA, Revora panchayat secretary and members also present in this program.

As a part of the event, chilli, and palak seeds distributed by ATMA, North Goa and compost distributed by Vanrai NGO, dhaincha seed distributed by ICAR-KVK, CCARI, North Goa, to the participants.

(Source: ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa)