Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Kisan Mela-2026 Urges Scientific Farming Amid Water Concerns
A farmers’ meeting called Kisan Mela-2026 was held in Mylavaram.
Farmers learned about newer and more scientific ways to grow crops.
Scientists answered questions about pests, diseases and improving harvests.
The event also displayed farm machines and information about government schemes.
MLA Vasantha Venkata Krishna Prasad asked farmers to use technology to lower costs.
He warned that low rainfall and hot weather were reducing soil moisture.
He suggested dryland crops and drip irrigation in difficult conditions.
Ten farmers were honoured for their contributions to agriculture.
The NTR district-level Kisan Mela-2026 was held at SS Convention in Mylavaram on Tuesday.
MLA Vasantha Venkata Krishna Prasad urged farmers to use scientific methods and modern technology to reduce costs and improve productivity.
Scientists discussed ways to increase yields, control pests and diseases, and address farmers’ cultivation problems.
Officials showcased farm equipment, cultivation techniques, government schemes and allied-sector opportunities.
The MLA cited low rainfall, declining groundwater and concerns over Nagarjuna Sagar project water releases while advising water conservation.
- Who
- Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Venkata Krishna Prasad, agricultural scientists, officials and farmers attended the event.
- What
- The Agricultural Technology Management Agency and Agriculture Department organised the NTR district-level Kisan Mela-2026 to promote scientific farming and modern agricultural technology.
- When
- The event was held on Tuesday; the MLA referred to rainfall received so far in August.
- Where
- SS Convention in Mylavaram, NTR district.
- Why
- The mela aimed to give farmers technical knowledge, expert advice and information about modern cultivation, equipment, schemes and allied sectors.
- Event
- NTR district-level Kisan Mela-2026
- Organisers
- Agricultural Technology Management Agency under the Agriculture Department
- Venue
- SS Convention, Mylavaram
- Rainfall concern
- The MLA said only around 60% of expected rainfall had been received so far in August.
- Recommended measures
- Dryland crops, drip irrigation and judicious water use
- Exhibition
- Cultivation practices, farm equipment, technology, government schemes and allied-sector opportunities were showcased.
- Honourees
- Ten of the district’s best farmers were honoured.