State giving priority to farm mechanisation, says Minister

Farmers training centres to be set up in three regions

The State government is giving top priority to farm mechanisation, innovation and doubling of farmers’ income, said Minister for Agriculture K. Kannababu.

Addressing the inaugural session of a three-day Agri tech exhibition organised at the Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University at Regional Agricultural Research Station in Lam village, Mr. Kannababu said three training centres would be set up in three regions of Rayalaseema, Godavari and North Coastal region.

“Climate change in the future challenge and we should equip the farmers with the knowledge of soil fertility, soil conservation and soil testing. Farmers should know the challenge of climate change and should be able to plan for inter-cropping. The welfare of farmer is in the heart of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan ohan Reddy and the Chief Minister is ensuring that the interest of the farmer is protected from the seed stage,” said Mr. Kannababu.