2 weeks ago

Agriculture Secretary Promotes Oil Palm and Dry Crops

Agriculture officials visited farmers near Janampalli village on Wednesday.

They asked farmers about their crops, water supply and fertilizers.

Some farmers said they were growing dry crops because there may not be enough water for paddy.

One farmer said oil palm was giving him good profits.

The Agriculture Secretary said more eligible farmers should consider growing oil palm.

He also asked officials to study which crops can be grown between oil palm trees.

These extra crops are called intercrops.

Officials were told to help farmers learn better farming methods and ensure fertilizer supplies.

The goal is to help farmers choose crops that fit the available water and provide better incomes.

Key facts

Official visit: K. Surendra Mohan and Adarsh Surabhi visited farmers’ fields near Janampalli village.
Crop advice: Farmers were advised to cultivate dry crops instead of paddy in view of current water availability.
Oil palm income: Farmer Venkataswamy said he was receiving good income from oil palm cultivation.
Fertilizer issue: Farmers raised problems involving the supply of urea and other fertilizers.
Intercropping: Officials were asked to study suitable intercrops for oil palm plantations and provide scientific guidance.
Paddy cultivation: Officials said the area under paddy in the village had decreased compared with the previous year.
Farmer outreach: Authorities were asked to share successful farming practices through the Rythu Nestham program and field visits.

thehansindia.com · 2 weeks ago