ICAR–CCARI, KVK North Goa promotes crop residue management and organic waste recycling for improved soil health

ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra, North Goa, under ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, organized training on “crop residue management and organic waste recycling for improved soil health” under the Khet Bachao Abhiyan (KBA–Rabi 2026) at Piligoa Village Panchayat, Bicholim Taluka, North Goa.

The programme was organized in collaboration with the Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Goa, and Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), North Goa, and the Goa state cooperative Bank, Bicholim with the objective of creating awareness among farmers on sustainable management of crop residues and efficient recycling of farm and household organic wastes.

The importance of crop residue management in maintaining soil health, improving moisture retention and nutrient cycling was highlighted. Farmers were advised to avoid residue burning and adopt practices such as mulching, composting, vermicomposting, biochar production and residue incorporation to improve soil fertility and promote climate-resilient agriculture.

Farmers were encouraged to avail themselves of government schemes such as the Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Soil Health Card, Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and PM-KUSUM. Awareness was also created about the preparation and judicious use of natural farm inputs such as Jeevamrit, Dashparni Ark, Brahmastra and Agniastra for sustainable crop and soil management.

A total of 36 farmers, including 16 men and 20 women, along with six officials from the ATMA, directorate of Agriculture and Goa State Cooperative Bank, participated in the programme.

(Source: ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa)