10 January 2026, Hyderabad
A Kisan Goshti (Farmer Interaction Meeting) was successfully organized today at Ekmai Village of Shahabad Mandal in Vikarabad District under the Model Pulse Village Project by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Ranga Reddy district, ICAR- Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad. The programme aimed at creating awareness among the farmers about latest agriculture technologies, strengthening farmer–scientist interaction and promoting improved pulse seeds varieties, climate-resilient farming practices in dryland areas.
The Chief Guest, Dr. V. K. Singh, Director, ICAR–CRIDA, Hyderabad, emphasized the importance of pulse crops, scientific nutrient management, and adoption of climate-resilient technologies for improving soil health and enhancing farmers’ income in dryland regions. He encouraged farmers to adopt ICAR-recommended technologies and assured continued technical support from KVK and ICAR–CRIDA.
Other KVK staff provided guidance on scientific livestock management, horticultural diversification, integrated pest and diseases management, sustainable crop production practices, and value addition aspects of Red gram.
A total of 154 farmers actively participated in the programme. An interactive field visit was also conducted to showcase the outcome of Model Pulse Village Programme during the project teams demonstrated the improved agronomic practices in pulse crops and addressed farmers’ field-level problems on the spot.
(Source: ICAR- Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad)
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