Five-Day Training on Natural Farming Wraps Up in Udhampur
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Synopsis
The five-day training on Natural Farming in Udhampur concluded successfully, focusing on enhancing the skills of Krishi Sakhis. Chief Agriculture Officer Sanjay Anand emphasized the importance of sustainable practices and encouraged community adoption of Natural Farming techniques.
Key Takeaways
- Significance of Natural Farming for soil health.
- Reduction in chemical dependency.
- Support from NMNF for sustainable practices.
- Engagement with subject matter experts.
- Establishment of Bio-input Resource Centres.
Udhampur, March 26 (NationPress) A five-day residential training program focused on Natural Farming, held under the auspices of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), came to a successful conclusion in Udhampur on Wednesday. This training was designed to improve the expertise and abilities of ‘Krishi Sakhis’ in sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices.
The chief guest at the valedictory ceremony, Chief Agriculture Officer Sanjay Anand, presented certificates to the participating Krishi Sakhis. He highlighted the vital role of Natural Farming in enhancing soil health, decreasing reliance on chemical substances, and ensuring lasting agricultural sustainability. Furthermore, he motivated the Krishi Sakhis to embrace and advocate for Natural Farming techniques within their communities.
A group of subject matter experts, scientists, and educators from Krishi Vigyan Kendras also delivered a comprehensive overview of Natural Farming, detailing its principles and advantages. They engaged with the Krishi Sakhis, collecting their feedback on the training and addressing their inquiries about the application of Natural Farming techniques.
An informative session on the NMNF was conducted, which outlined various governmental initiatives and schemes aimed at assisting farmers in transitioning to sustainable farming practices. They emphasized the financial and technical support available under these schemes, encouraging participants to fully utilize the government’s resources.
Launched last year, the NMNF aims to promote Natural Farming nationwide as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Over the next two years, the NMNF will be executed in mission mode, targeting the establishment of 15,000 clusters in Gram Panchayats, reaching 1 crore farmers, and initiating Natural Farming across 7.5 lakh hectares.
Additionally, around 10,000 Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs) will be created to facilitate easy access to ready-to-use Natural Farming inputs for farmers.
