Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Agricultural KVKs Highlighted as Key to Raising Farmers’ Income
Krishi Vigyan Kendras, or KVKs, help farmers learn better ways to farm.
Rajbir Singh said these centres can help farmers use new technology.
He also said scientific farming can reduce costs and increase income.
The meeting took place at an RASS KVK in Karakambadi.
Farmers spoke with scientists about their experiences and crop problems.
Experts discussed managing crops, soil, and water.
They also talked about organic and natural farming.
Training programmes are encouraging rural young people to choose farming and related work.
ICAR Deputy Director General Rajbir Singh said KVKs help farmers adopt new technologies and improve returns.
Singh praised RASS Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s 35 years of service to the farming community.
He said scientific farming practices can lower production costs and raise farmers’ net income.
ICAR skill-training programmes aim to encourage rural youth to pursue agriculture and allied activities.
Scientists advised farmers on crop management, soil and water conservation, and organic and natural farming amid prevailing El Nino conditions.
- Who
- Dr Rajbir Singh, agricultural scientists, officials, the RASS KVK team, and 30 farmers participated.
- What
- A farmer-scientist interaction focused on KVK services, farming technologies, training, and crop advice.
- When
- The programme was held on Sunday; no calendar date was provided.
- Where
- RASS Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Karakambadi, Tirupati.
- Why
- To help farmers adopt scientific practices, reduce production costs, improve income, and address crop-management concerns.
- Main speaker
- Dr Rajbir Singh, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Venue
- RASS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karakambadi
- KVK service period
- The Kendra has served the farming community for 35 years.
- Participants
- About 30 farmers, officials, scientists, and KVK staff attended.
- Advice areas
- Crop management, soil and water conservation, and organic and natural farming
- Youth focus
- ICAR skill-training programmes encourage rural youth to take up agriculture and allied activities.