National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) distributed 75 cotton plucking machines to farmers in Rajasthan where they organized a one day farmer training programme along with Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). 

 

A total number of 75 progressive farmers from Sriganganagar, Bikaner and Hanumangarh districts participated in this programme. Agricultural Scientists educated the farmers regarding the latest technical knowhow which will help the farmers in reducing their cultivation expenses and earn a good income.

 

The officials from Cotton Corporation of India and National Fertilizers Limited encouraged the farmers to use the latest machinery to increase production and to improve the quality of crop.

 

Zonal Manager NFL Dilbag Singh and Chief General Manager of Cotton Corporation of India Neeraj Kumar Bhat gave a live demonstration on the picking of cotton by using cotton plucking machines. 

 

On this occasion, the NFL also distributed 75 Cotton Plucking Machines free of cost to the participating farmers. 

 

Bhat emphasized that the moisture in cotton crops should be kept to minimum in order to take good prices from the market.

 

Dilbag Singh also encouraged the farmers to use the fertilizers in their crops based on soil test reports. He also stressed on the balances of different fertilizers in different crops grown by the farmers so that the expenditure on fertilizer may be curtailed and income of farmers may be increased. 

 

Plant breeder scientist Dr. Vijay Prakash gave information about the best varieties of cotton crop suitable as per the climate of Sriganganagar and adjoining districts of Rajasthan. 

 

He emphasized to increase the income of farmers by selecting the best suited and high yielding varieties of cotton and adopting latest technology for its cultivation. Dr. Vijay stressed upon the proper crop management (which includes all the operations for cotton cultivation) to minimize the expenditure and maximize the profit.