International plant varieties, tech unveiled at expo in Rajamahendravaram
The Hindu
Firms from 15 nations, 21 States have set up stalls
At least 15 countries and 21 Indian States, including Andhra Pradesh’s Kadiyam nurseries, are displaying their plant varieties, technologies, and plant and soil diversity at the International Nursery and Landscape Expo-2022 that commenced on Sunday on the Arts College campus in the city.
Floriculture Today, a magazine on plant cultivation, in collaboration with Sir Arthur Cotton Kadiyam Nurserymen Association, is conducting the four-day event.
Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, Nepal, Japan and the U.S.A. are among the participating nations. Many Indian firms such as UPL group, Jain Irrigation, KF Bio Plants and Rise ‘N’ Shine are also displaying their technologies.
“A total of 125 stalls have been set up. Kadiyam nurseries will have a greater exposure to the robust new technologies. Given the soil fertility, agro-climatic conditions, and other support parameters, the Kadiyam nursery area could be a global player if they adopt the new technologies,” said S. Jafar, coordinator of the expo.
At the inaugural session, Agriculture Minister Kurasala Kannababu interacted with the representatives of the various Indian and foreign firms who have set up stalls on the emerging technologies in the sector and the potential for the Kadiyam nurseries to become global players.
The election authorities are gearing up for the counting of votes cast in the simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled to be held on June 4. The Collectors and Election Officers of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts said on May 23 (Thursday) that their teams were ready for the counting of votes.
Responding to the prolonged water scarcity, the residents of the area took to the streets in protest on Wednesday. The protest, which drew attention to their plight, stopped only after the intervention of the police. It was not until 1.30 p.m. that a 4000-litre tanker was finally delivered by BWSSB, providing relief to the water-starved residents.