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Collector Promotes Natural Farming Against El Niño
Collector A Shyam Prasad visited a village to check on farming activities and soil conservation works.
He talked about how natural farming can help protect against El Niño and drought.
He joined local farmers in sowing seeds and looked at special structures that help save water and keep the soil healthy.
He wants to spread these natural farming methods across the district because they are good for the environment and can provide steady income.
Collector A Shyam Prasad inspected Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS) activities and soil conservation works in Amidalagondi village.
He promoted natural farming as a way to combat El Niño and drought conditions.
The Collector joined local farmers Anjanappa and Obulappa in sowing seeds.
He evaluated Half-Moon Model rainwater harvesting structures designed to increase soil moisture and prevent erosion.
Shyam Prasad directed agricultural officers to expand PMDS models across the district.
- Who
- Collector A Shyam Prasad, Farmers Anjanappa and Obulappa, District Agriculture Officer Krishnaiah
- What
- Inspection of Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS) activities and soil conservation works, promotion of natural farming
- Where
- Amidalagondi village, Madakasira division, Sri Sathya Sai District
- When
- Thursday
- Why
- To promote natural farming as a shield against El Niño and drought, and to evaluate soil conservation and rainwater harvesting structures
Natural Farming Advocates
Conventional Farming Practitioners
Effectiveness Against Climate Challenges
Natural Farming Advocates
Natural farming is a sustainable and effective method to combat El Niño and drought conditions.
Conventional Farming Practitioners
Conventional farming methods are more reliable and productive, especially in adverse weather conditions.
Key facts
- Location
- Amidalagondi village, Madakasira division, Sri Sathya Sai District
- Key Figures
- Collector A Shyam Prasad, Farmers Anjanappa and Obulappa, District Agriculture Officer Krishnaiah
- Activities Inspected
- Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS) activities, soil conservation works, Half-Moon Model rainwater harvesting structures
- Farming Method Promoted
- Natural farming
- Climate Challenge Addressed
- El Niño and drought

