Jharkhand: ICAR institute holds street play to promote soil conservation among farmers

Ranchi, Oct 23 (UNI) The ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA), Ranchi, organised a street play in collaboration with the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Ranchi, on Friday to raise awareness among farmers about agricultural practices and soil conservation under the Khet Bachao Abhiyan. A total of 62 farmers, including 38 women and 24 men, from Lali and Rajaulatu villages in Namkum block participated in the programme. Through the street play, farmers were sensitised to maintaining soil fertility, protecting soil health, managing crop residues, using fertilisers in a balanced manner, and adopting integrated pest management practices. The programme also encouraged farmers…