
Make fertilizers and pesticides available to farmers, Collector tells officials
The Hindu
‘Ensure online registration of crops’
District Collector A. Mallikarjuna has directed the officials to make fertilizers and pesticides available to farmers through Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) and keep them informed from time-to-time on the scanty rainfall situation and crop status. At a review meeting with officials of agriculture and allied departments on Tuesday, the Collector asked the officials to ensure online registration of crops (e-Crop). He called upon them to educate farmers on modern cropping methods. The Collector reviewed the progress in the fields of Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Micro Irrigation and Fisheries.
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