Natural farming can make agriculture profitable and sustainable, says Minister

Pure farming can build agriculture both worthwhile and sustainable, and the TDP-led NDA executive is promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices all the draw in which by the State, said Minister for BC, EWS Welfare, Handlooms and Textiles S. Savitha.

The Minister changed into talking at a workshop on Pure Farming for Economically Weaker Sections organised by the EWS Welfare Division in Vijayawada on Saturday (March 7). Farmers from all the draw in which by the State participated within the workshop and interacted with consultants on diverse aspects of natural farming.

Ms. Savitha said that while implementing welfare schemes for EWS communities, the manager changed into additionally encouraging initiatives that promote self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods. She noticed that the rising fee of fertilisers and pesticides changed into putting an rising burden on farmers, and that by reducing dependence on chemicals and utilising natural assets, agriculture will be made more worthwhile.

Pure farming merchandise additionally sigh elevated prices and skills stable market seek facts from, she added.

Earlier, the Minister inspected stalls exhibiting vegetables, pulses and other agricultural develop grown utilizing organic fertilisers. She interacted with farmers, enquired referring to the organic inputs mature in cultivation and liked them for adopting natural farming practices.

Particular Chief Secretary, EWS Welfare, K. Sunitha, said the department changed into taking several initiatives to empower EWS communities by sustainable livelihood alternatives.

Amongst those point to had been Arya Vysya Company Chairman Doondi Rakesh, Kamma Company Chairman Nadendla Brahmam Chowdary, Brahmin Company Chairman Bucchi Ram Prasad, Managing Director of Arya Vysya and Kshatriya Corporations M. Maheshwar Reddy, and representatives of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha.