Farmers sensitised on balanced fertiliser use, soil health and sustainable agricultural practices
Bandipora | Nov,14:The Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Department Bandipora is intensifying awareness activities under the Khet Bachao Abhiyan–Rabi 2026 to promote soil health, balanced fertiliser application and sustainable agricultural practices.
The campaign, being implemented across the district from October 22 to November 30, aims to sensitise farmers about the importance of protecting agricultural land and adopting scientific farming practices.
As part of the ongoing drive, awareness programmes were conducted at Guzerbal village in Zone Athwatoo and Panchayat HalqasChittaybanday B and C in Zone Nadihal.
Farmers were informed about judicious use of chemical fertilisers, integrated nutrient management, natural farming and environment-friendly agricultural practices.
Special emphasis was laid on soil testing, organic manure, bio-fertilisers and green manuring to improve soil fertility and ensure application of nutrients according to soil requirements.
The campaign also focuses on crop diversification, particularly pulses and oilseeds, utilisation of paddy fallow land, crop residue management, water conservation and integrated farming systems.
Officials said field functionaries, including Subject Matter Specialists, Zonal Heads and Agricultural Extension Officers, were actively mobilising farmers through village-level awareness programmes and demonstrations.
The initiative aims to improve agricultural productivity, protect soil health and enhance farmers’ income through sustainable and scientific farming practices.
