Govt. schemes should be delivered more effectively to farmers: Srinivas Poojary
Many people have improved their lives by growing multiple crops along with horticultural crops, says the MP.
Kota Srinivas Poojary, the MP representing Udupi-Chikkamagaluru, emphasized on Saturday that government schemes for adding value to agricultural and horticultural produce should be better delivered to farmers in order to foster self-reliance. This was during the inauguration of the Agriculture and Horticulture Fair at the Regional Agriculture and Horticulture Research Centre in Brahmavara, Udupi district.
Poojary highlighted the importance of adapting to technological advancements, noting that over 100 rice varieties were on display at the fair. He also pointed out the significant impact of horticulture, with many individuals improving their livelihoods through a mix of crops. M.A. Gafur, Chairman of the Karnataka Coastal Development Board, pointed out that the Land Reforms Act transformed six lakh families in coastal regions into landowners.
He also encouraged making Varahi water available to farmers growing various crops on small holdings. KSNUAHS Vice-Chancellor M.V. Dhananjaya emphasized the profitability of agriculture in coastal Karnataka, calling for climate-resilient, sustainable, and technology-driven practices. He encouraged farmers to become entrepreneurs through value addition.
Progressive farmers who excelled in the ATMA Yojana paddy crop competition between 2020-21 and 2024-25 were honored on the occasion.
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