Event Category :
Other Event
Venue :
WORLD SOIL HEAITH DAY celebrated on 5th Dec., 2016 at village Dhikauli, Block Babina as well as NICRA village Gandhi Nagar , Block Baragaon , Jhansi . The Chief guests of events were Shri A. K. Kakran Sr. RM, IFFCO, Jhansi and village Pradhan. Shri Kakran emphasized importance of soil testing.
Description :
On this occasion Dr. Nishi Roy, Head of the centre also addressed the farmers about the importance of the soil health cards and application of fertilizers and manures. Dr. Mukesh chand, Scientist, Soil Conservation suggested the farmers about follow the proper crop rotation including pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, fodder production, plantation of multi -purpose trees on the ridges and bunds, to ban burning of crop residues for improving of organic matter in the soil. He also suggested to apply organic compost and green manuring of dhaincha , bio fertilizers as well as micro nutrients on the basis of soil test reports. Dr. J.L. Gupta, Scientist, Agric. Extension also suggested the farmers to apply maximum organic matter through FYM, vermi and NADEP composts to soil for better soil health so that farmers get maximum and qualitative yields on sustainable basis. Dr. Ram Palat, and Er. Vikas Kumar, NICRA project were also present at this time. Soil health cards were also distributed.
Contact Person Details
Dr Mukesh Chand
Scientist (Soil Conservation)
mukesh_chand12@yahoo.com
9451333378