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Haryana to identify & designate successful maize growers under MPMV scheme as 'mentors'

Chandigarh, Sep 9 (UNI) With a view to encouraging further diversification from paddy to maize, the Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare department has decided to identify and designate successful maize growers under the ‘Mera Pani Meri Virasat’ scheme this year as mentors.
These mentors will raise awareness amongst other farmers about the many benefits of cultivating maize. Some of the successful maize growers would also be identified and awarded as per announcement made by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
Stating this here on Wednesday, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Sanjeev Kaushal,said the mentor farmers would host ‘Field Days’ where they would inform and educate others about the benefits of diversifying from paddy to maize, demonstrate techniques to maximise yield, and share their technical know-how to ensure profit maximisation.
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