Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Farmers urged to adopt latest tech
In Nellore, the District Collector Himanshu Shukla visited a farmer named Punuru Srinivasulu who is using special traps to catch pests and protect his crops.
The Collector wants all farmers to use these new technologies to get better harvests and more money.
The agriculture department is giving these tools to some special farmers called 'Champion Farmers' to help them.
The Collector also promised to set up a place where farmers can sell their rice in March.
District Collector Himanshu Shukla urged farmers to adopt latest technologies for high yields and profits.
Collector visited fields of Punuru Srinivasulu, a 'Champion Farmer', who uses Solar Light Traps and Feromon Traps to identify pests.
Agriculture Technology Management Agency supplies these instruments to 10 Champion Farmers in Kovur mandal.
Collector ordered the supply of these instruments to all villages in the district.
Collector assured farmers of establishing a Paddy Procurement Center in March at Kovur mandal.
- Who
- District Collector Himanshu Shukla, District Agriculture Officer P Satyavani, Farmer Punuru Srinivasulu
- What
- Urging farmers to adopt latest technologies for high yields and profits
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kovur mandal, Nellore district
- Why
- To secure high yields and profits with less investment
- Location
- Nellore
- Initiative
- Champion Farmers
- Technology Used
- Solar Light Traps, Feromon Traps
- Beneficiaries
- 10 Champion Farmers in Kovur mandal
- Request
- Paddy Procurement Center in March