Online submission of claims a tall order for farmers
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Poor internet connectivity adds to their woes
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Poor internet connectivity adds to their woes
The Agriculture Department’s move to encourage online submission of grievances related to the recent rain-related calamities has emerged as a hurdle for many rural farmers with poor internet connectivity and technical knowledge. Many are struggling to sign up with the Agriculture Information Management Standard (AIMS) portal to start with the e-filing process and claim the compensation.
Users who tried to log in on Wednesday complained that they came across unknown processing errors and connectivity issues. As internet cafes and computer centres remain closed, farmers are unable to seek the help of private operators to file their claims. Though some of them tried to contact Agriculture Department control rooms, it didn’t help.
Capsule containing water to enrich soil moisture gains acceptance among Kerala farmers
May 12, 2021
Developed by ICAR, Pusa Hydrogel is being marketed by Palakkad Krishi Vigyan Kendra Hydrogel capsules,brought out by Krishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK) in Palakkad to help conserve soil moisture, is increasingly becoming popular among the farming community in Kerala.
This is evident from its sales in the last one year, enabling KVK to sell around 3-4 lakh capsules. Idukki Cardamom Growers Cooperative Society made a bulk procurement and other farming communities as well made such purchases, V.P.James, Technical Officer in KVK Palakkad said.
Despite being launched two years ago, the product had not received the desired attention from farming communities. As a government entity, KVK has its own limitations for an aggressive marketing of the product and its promotion was confined mainly through Krishi Bhavans. However, the demonstration in the expo organized at VAIGA (Value Addition for I
Agriculture expert Heli passes away
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A pioneer of farm journalism, he played a crucial role in opening Krishi Bhavans
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A pioneer of farm journalism, he played a crucial role in opening Krishi Bhavans R. Heli, agriculture expert and former Director of Agriculture, who, for over five decades, was an authoritative presence in the farm sector of Kerala, passed away in Alappuzha on Sunday. He was 86.
A pioneer of farm journalism in the State, Mr. Heli played an important role in bringing the public closer to the Agriculture Department and agriculture-related topics.
Born to P.M. Raman and A. Bharathi in Attingal in 1934, Mr. Heli began his career as an agriculture officer with the Rubber Board in 1955. He moved to the Agriculture Department of Thiru-Kochi in 1956 and, in 1957, the State Agriculture Department.