ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad Organises Field Demonstration and Awareness Program on Soil Sampling Protocols for Soil Test–Based Nutrient Management under OADMP in Odisha

18 June 2026, Odisha

A field demonstration on scientific soil sampling protocols for soil test–based nutrient management was successfully conducted under OADMP project supported by National Disaster Mitigation Fund and the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Bhubaneswar, in Raruan block of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha on 17–18 June 2026.

The demonstrations were carried out across three Gram Panchayats (Tilakuti, Godapalsa, and Bhanjakia) focusing on creating awareness among farmers about proper soil sampling techniques and the importance of soil test–based nutrient management.

The field activities were led by experts from ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad,   in coordination with farmers, and respective local village committees.

A total of 900 beneficiaries belonging to small and marginal farmers of  marginalised communities were identified across 26 villages  of three gramma panchayat’s  for allocation of soil test based  Soil Health Cards with recommendations  under the programme.

(Source: ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad)