Jagtial, Oct.14 : Telangana Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar attended a comprehensive Kisan Mela organized jointly by the Agriculture Department and the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) at the Regional Agricultural Research Station in Polasa village, Jagtial district. The Minister participated in the event alongside Jagtial MLA and the District Collector, addressing hundreds of local farmers, agricultural scientists, and departmental officials.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar urged farmers to remain vigilant and adapt to changing weather patterns, cautioning that El Niño conditions could lead to reduced rainfall in the coming seasons. He advised the farming community to carefully plan their agricultural strategy based on local water availability and prioritize dryland or irrigated dry (arutadi) crops that require minimal water. He encouraged farmers to consult agricultural officers and research scientists to adopt drought-resistant crop varieties.
The Minister emphasized that the primary objective of hosting Kisan Melas is to educate farmers on modern agricultural techniques and encourage protective measures against climate fluctuations. Reaffirming the state government’s commitment to agricultural growth and farmer welfare, Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar honored several outstanding local farmers for their contributions to sustainable agriculture before concluding the event.
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