ICAR-CIARI Holds Consciousness Programme on Sustainable Agriculture at Wandoor

Sri Vijaya Puram | June 16, 2026

As a part of the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan, the ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CIARI) organised an consciousness programme at Gram Panchayat Wandoor on Monday to advertise sustainable agricultural practices and soil well being administration amongst farmers.

A complete of 12 farmers, together with 4 males and eight ladies from Wandoor village, participated within the programme geared toward encouraging the adoption of eco-friendly farming strategies.

The Pradhan of Gram Panchayat Wandoor, who attended the occasion because the Chief Guest, lauded the efforts of ICAR-CIARI in sensitising farmers to the significance of sustainable agriculture. Addressing the gathering, the Pradhan urged the farming neighborhood to embrace environmentally accountable practices to enhance soil fertility, improve crop productiveness, and make sure the long-term sustainability of farming techniques.

During the technical session, Mr. Mohit delivered a lecture on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Nutrient Management (INM). He emphasised the significance of balanced fertiliser use, lowering dependence on chemical pesticides, and adopting environmentally protected crop safety measures to safeguard each agricultural productiveness and ecological well being.

Dr. Sharath S. Yeligar, Scientist at ICAR-CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram, spoke on the economics of agriculture and highlighted cost-effective farming approaches, environment friendly useful resource administration, and techniques for enhancing farm revenue. He underscored the necessity for farmers to optimise obtainable sources whereas adopting sustainable applied sciences to enhance profitability.

The programme concluded with an interactive dialogue throughout which farmers shared their experiences and sought clarifications on varied elements of sustainable agriculture. Participants appreciated the initiative and expressed eager curiosity in adopting the applied sciences and practices promoted underneath the Khet Bachao Abhiyan.