By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : December 30, 2021 8:32 am
The event was organized at two locations - Village Khera and Rupana in Siwani, District Bhiwani, Haryana and approximately 200 farmers from five adopted villages
Bharat Certis Agriscience organized farmer training programme on 27th December 2021 under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.
The event was organized at two locations - Village Khera and Rupana in Siwani, District Bhiwani Haryana and approximately 200 farmers from five adopted villages Khera, Rupana, Dulkot, Dhani Balhara, Dhani Girja under CSR participated in the program.
This training was imparted by Dr. Gulab Singh, Scientist; Dr. Murari Lal, Horticulture Expert; and Dr. Anuj Kumar, Meteorology expert from KVK Bhiwani.
Dr. Murari Lal advised the farmers to adopt fruit crop cultivation like Ber, Bael and Pomegranate which are suitable for the prevailing soil and water conditions of the areas. He also emphasizes many uses of Bael and its market demand.
Dr. Gulab Singh explained about Integrated Farming System (IFS) and encouraged farmers to adopt it for generating more income and minimizing the risk. Instead of traditional farming he also emphasized that the farmers should adopt beekeeping, poultry, fisheries, fruit crop cultivation, Intercropping etc.
Dr. Gulab advised farmers to get their sample of soil and water tested and explained about methods of taking soil samples from the field and ground water. Dr. Anuj Kumar shared about the role of weather forecast in farming and highlighted its importance.
At the end of training, farmers were provided protective jackets from Bharat Certis Agriscience limited to protect them from the severe cold during their working in the field in winter.