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Sericulture Awareness Drive Promotes Sustainable Farming in Madakasira
Officials held a program to teach farmers about sericulture.
Sericulture means raising silkworms to produce silk.
The event took place in Bullasamudram in the Madakasira area.
Dr K Srinivasulu encouraged farmers to use drip irrigation.
He also recommended organic mulching to help deal with El Niño conditions.
Officials said support for building silkworm-rearing sheds may be increased.
Other speakers explained that sericulture can provide income and subsidies may be available.
Scientists taught farmers how to control diseases and improve cocoon quality.
Local leaders and farmers also attended the program.
The AP Sericulture Department and Central Silk Board held the “Naa Pattu - Naa Abhimanam” program at Bullasamudram.
Dr K Srinivasulu urged farmers to adopt drip irrigation and organic mulching to address El Niño conditions.
Officials announced plans to increase unit cost support for silkworm-rearing sheds.
Speakers highlighted sericulture’s income potential and available departmental subsidies.
Scientists briefed farmers on disease control and improving cocoon quality.
- Who
- The AP Sericulture Department, Central Silk Board, government officials, scientists, local leaders and farmers.
- What
- The “Naa Pattu - Naa Abhimanam” sericulture awareness program was conducted.
- Where
- Bullasamudram in Madakasira Mandal.
- When
- The articles do not specify a date.
- Why
- To promote sericulture, explain subsidies and income opportunities, and provide guidance on farming practices, disease control and cocoon quality.
Key facts
- Program
- “Naa Pattu - Naa Abhimanam”
- Organizers
- AP Sericulture Department and Central Silk Board
- Location
- Bullasamudram, Madakasira Mandal
- Chief guest
- Dr K Srinivasulu, Director of Horticulture and Sericulture
- Farming advice
- Use drip irrigation and organic mulching to combat El Niño
- Proposed support
- Higher unit cost support for silkworm-rearing sheds
- Technical topics
- Disease control and cocoon quality
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