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Collector Urges Grassroots Reach for Agri Expo Farm Technology
An agriculture expo was held in Nellore for about 1,000 farmers.
It displayed machines, drones, seeds, fertilisers and other farm tools.
Collector Himanshu Shukla said these ideas should reach farmers’ fields, not stay only at an exhibition.
Scientists suggested crops such as millets, sorghum, maize and pulses in places with limited water.
They also discussed saving water and testing soil.
Farmers learned about crop insurance and government farming schemes.
Officials explained how drones, machinery and irrigation systems could support cultivation.
They also encouraged dairy, horticulture and food processing to help farmers earn more.
The goal was to make farming more profitable with useful technology and scientific advice.
Collector Himanshu Shukla urged officials to take expo technologies and scientific practices to farmers’ fields.
About 1,000 farmers attended Agri Expo and Kisan Mela-2026 in Nellore.
Stalls featured agricultural machinery, drones, equipment, seeds, fertilisers and pesticides.
Scientists recommended water-efficient crops, pulses, soil testing, efficient irrigation and proper crop-residue use.
Officials explained farm schemes and allied activities, including dairy, horticulture, food processing and machinery rentals.
- Who
- District Collector Himanshu Shukla, scientists, agriculture officials, local representatives and about 1,000 farmers.
- What
- Agri Expo and Kisan Mela-2026 showcased farm technologies, scientific practices, government schemes and income-supporting allied activities.
- Where
- Anam Chenchu Subbareddy Stadium, also identified in one article as A.C. Subba Reddy Stadium, in Nellore.
- When
- Wednesday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- To spread useful agricultural technology and scientific knowledge, reduce farming costs and labour burdens, and improve farm incomes.
Key facts
- Event
- Agri Expo and Kisan Mela-2026
- Attendance
- About 1,000 farmers from Nellore district
- Technologies displayed
- Agricultural machinery, drones, modern equipment, seeds, fertilisers and pesticides
- Crop recommendations
- Millets, sorghum, pearl millet, maize, finger millet and pulses were suggested according to water and weather conditions.
- Practices discussed
- Water management, soil testing and proper use of crop residues
- Schemes explained
- Crop insurance, PM-KISAN, Annadata Sukhibhava, farm mechanisation, drones, micro-irrigation and seed distribution through Rythu Bharosa Kendras
- Income activities
- Dairy, horticulture, oil palm, food processing and machinery rental centres
Sources
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