District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan Flags Off Educational Tour of Over 40 Farmers
Gonda: More than 40 farmers from Gonda district will visit leading agricultural research and dairy institutions in Haryana to learn about modern farming techniques, scientific crop production, dairy development and natural farming practices.
District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan flagged off the farmers’ educational tour on Wednesday under the Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) component of the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Extension programme. She extended her best wishes to the participants and expressed hope that the tour would contribute to their professional growth and prosperity.
During the visit, the farmers will receive training at the Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research in Karnal, the National Dairy Research Institute in Karnal, and the Natural Farming Training Institute at Gurukul Kurukshetra.
The programme aims to familiarise farmers with advanced agricultural technologies, improved cultivation methods, scientific farming practices and natural farming techniques. Through practical exposure and interaction with experts, participants will gain insights into adopting more efficient and sustainable methods on their farms.
The dairy-focused training is also expected to help farmers explore allied agricultural activities and develop additional sources of income.
The Agriculture Department initiative seeks to connect farmers with the latest innovations and scientific research in agriculture and related sectors. The knowledge gained during the tour is expected to help participants improve farming practices, enhance productivity and explore opportunities to increase their income.
Deputy Director of Agriculture Santosh Kumar Dwivedi and other concerned officials were present at the flag-off ceremony, along with the participating farmers.
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