Under the nationwide program "Khet Bachao Abhiyan," being run under the guidance of Dr. Lakshmi Kant, Director, ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora, farmer awareness programs were organized in Bimola village of Hawalbagh block and Chourain village of Bhikiyasain block in Almora. The objective of these programs was to make farmers aware of balanced fertilizer use, soil health management, agricultural land conservation, efficient use of natural resources, and government agricultural development schemes.
During the programs, farmers were informed about the importance of soil testing, balanced and judicious use of fertilizers, and adopting integrated nutrient management. Detailed discussions were also held on water and soil conservation, climate-resilient farming practices, incorporating pulse and oilseed crops into crop rotation, and the necessity of sustainable agricultural production.
Apprising the farmers of the importance of organic and natural farming, the use of farmyard manure, compost, vermicompost, biofertilizers, and other eco-friendly inputs was explained. In Bimola village, crop diversification was especially encouraged through crops like pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, turmeric, and ginger. Detailed discussions on white grub management were also held in Bimola village, where farmers were informed about its symptoms, crop damage, and effective control measures.
On the other hand, in Chourain village, the problem of crop damage caused by wild and stray animals was prominently raised by the farmers, on which necessary technical advice was provided by the scientists. In both programs, farmers were advised to get their soil tested regularly and adopt nutrient management according to the recommendations of the Soil Health Card. In the Chourain village program, farmers were also informed about various government schemes related to agriculture, such as KCC, subsidy, and farm mechanization. The programs were highly interactive, where farmers actively participated and shared their queries with the scientists.
A total of 17 farmers, including 8 women, participated in the Bimola village program, while 54 farmers, including 22 women, took part in the Chourain village program.
(Source: ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora)
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