‘Cropping pattern should be based on demand and supply’
The Hindu
Farm scientists demand panel on suggest methodology for crop diversification
A round table meeting of farm scientists and representatives of farmers’ unions has demanded that the State government plan its cropping pattern based on demand supply situation duly taking into consideration factors like soil health, atmosphere, and water availability.
The round table with the theme — Responsibility of the State and Central government in procurement of paddy — was organised by the Telangana Journalists’ Study Forum here on Wednesday.
Speakers demanded that the government constitute a committee of agricultural scientists to evolve suggest methodology for crop diversification and alternative crops taking the views of all stakeholders. The Central government on its part should procure the entire boiled rice cultivated in at least the current Yasangi season.