Training-cum-Demonstration on Sustainable Nutrient Management Practices for Kharif Paddy Organized

21 August 2026, Bhubaneswar

One farmers’ training cum demonstration programme on “Application of Bio-fertilizers (NRRI-Endo-NPK), Nano-Fertilizers and Sesbania Green Manure in Kharif Paddy for reducing dependence on Chemical Inputs” was organized today at Haridamada village under the Farmer FIRST Project of ICAR–IIWM, Bhubaneswar to substantiate the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ initiative of the Govt. of India. 

The importance of integrated nutrient management in kharif paddy was explained to farmers, highlighting the role of bio-fertilizers, nano-fertilizers and Sesbania green manuring in improving nutrient-use efficiency, soil health and crop productivity.

A practical demonstration was also conducted to familiarize farmers with the appropriate use of these technologies and to encourage reduced dependence on chemical fertilizers while maintaining sustainable crop production.

A method demonstration on ‘Paddy seedling root dip treatment with NRRI-Endo-NPK bio-fertilizer’ was conducted under real field conditions. The practice can reduce the requirement of chemical fertilizers by 10–25% while providing an additional yield advantage of 8–10%. Farmers were also demonstrated the application of nano urea and nano DAP as economical and viable alternatives to conventional granular urea and DAP through foliar spray at 20 days after transplanting (DAT) in paddy.

In addition, the use and incorporation of Sesbania as a green manure was demonstrated to improve soil fertility and nutrient availability. The farmers gained hands-on knowledge and practical skills in the proper application and integration of bio-fertilizers, nano-fertilizers and green manuring practices under field conditions.

A total of over 40 farmers participated in the programme and they were provided with critical inputs like, NRRI Endo-NPK, nano Urea and nano DAP.

(Source: ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar)