With the beginning of the monsoon, agricultural activities have intensified across Belagavi district. Farmers are engaged in sowing activities. There is a huge demand for seeds, with farmers queuing in front of the Raita Samparka Kendras for seeds. Monsoon rains have been pouring heavily in most of the district, accelerating sowing activities.
Soil testing labs on wheels for entire State
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‘Krishi Sanjeevini’ has been introduced in Koppal now on a trial basis
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‘Krishi Sanjeevini’ has been introduced in Koppal now on a trial basis
Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil said on Monday that his department has planned to provide soil testing laboratories on wheels to all Raita Samparka Kendras in the State. Speaking after releasing to the market “Kaarla Kaje” brand of boiled rice marketed by Parampara Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd. at Karkala, Udupi district, the Minister said that 20 such mobile laboratories named “Krishi Sanjeevini” have been given to as many kendras in Koppal district now on a trial basis. If the “laboratory to land” concept is to be implemented covering all kendras in the State, 519 more vehicles will have to be purchased. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has, in principle, agreed to sanction funds to purchase the vehicles. The Finance Department will h