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An Extension Activity under the Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Save the Farm Campaign) and Awareness Campaign on Balanced Use of Fertilizers was jointly organized by ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Coimbatore and ICAR-SA KVK, Coimbatore on 18 June 2026 at Tholampalayam Village, Karamadai Block, Coimbatore District. The programme aimed to create awareness on agricultural land conservation, balanced fertilizer application, sustainable nutrient management, and the use of organic inputs for improving soil health and crop productivity. A total of 31 farmers (4 male and 27 female) participated in the programme. Technical bulletins on balanced fertilizer use and leaflets on the Do’s and Don’ts of fertilizer application were distributed to all participants. Dr. Usharani welcomed the participants and highlighted the research and extension activities of ICAR-CICR, along with the advantages of recommended cotton varieties. Dr. K. Sankaranarayanan discussed the evolution of fertilizer use in India, sustainable agriculture, organic farming, conservation agriculture, and the benefits of the High Density Planting System (HDPS) in cotton. Dr. Ramesh delivered a session on balanced nutrient management, drone spraying technologies, AI-based insect monitoring traps, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Dr. Annie Sheeba emphasized the importance of macro- and micronutrients, nutrient deficiency management, and organic nutrient sources for enhancing crop productivity. The programme concluded with an interactive discussion, where farmers clarified their queries related to nutrient management, pest and disease control, and sustainable farming

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A seminar on naturalfarming and balanced fertiliser usage, along with an interaction between farmers and scientists, was held at Akkarai Sengapalli Panchayat Office in Annur Panchayat Union under the Agriculture Department’s State Extension Reforms Support Scheme. The programme was chaired by Coimbatore District Collector Pavan Kumar G. Giriyappan, IAS. Addressing the gathering, the Collector said that agriculture remains the primary occupation for a majority of people in the region and emphasised the importance of improving soilhealth through scientific assessment and sustainable farming practices. He urged farmers to submit soil samples to departmental officials for testing, which would help identify nutrient deficiencies and provide recommendations for suitable cultivation practices. The Collector noted that Akkarai Sengapalli, being a model panchayat, should make full use of such initiatives to enhance agricultural productivity. Earlier, he planted saplings in the panchayat premises, distributed SoilHealth Cards to farmers and inspected the functioning of a mobile soil testing laboratory. Scientists, agriculture officials and farmers participated in the programme.

Coimbatore: More than 1,000 farmers in the district are expected to benefit from cowpea cultivation scheme that is aimed at increasing pulse production and promoting climate-resilient farming practices.District agriculture joint director M Tamilselvi said the Rs22.3 lakh scheme has been sanctioned for Coimbatore to encourage cultivation of cowpea, a short-duration pulse crop that requires comparatively less water and offers high nutritional value.She said the crop requires only around 350mm of water and contains high levels of protein and fibre, making it suitable both for human consumption and as fodder for livestock. The crop could also be cultivated in two seasons.According to Tamilselvi, Coimbatore receives an average annual rainfall of 611mm, of which around 135mm is recorded in summer. The district is expected to receive nearly 88mm rainfall in May this year. Moderate rainfall has already been reported in areas such as Mettupalayam, Annur, Madukkarai, Kinathukadavu, Periyanaickenpalayam and Sulur.