RBKs to have master trainers to impart knowledge of scientific methods in natural farming: CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Adapt natural farming to lead a healthy lifestyle: CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy laid a foundation for NuTech Biosciences Unit at Andhra Pradesh Centre for Advanced Research on Livestock (AP CARL) in Pulivendula on Thursday. The unit will function as the animal feed production of NuTech Biosciences. NuTech Biosciences, Inc. is a science-based company located in Oneida, New York, that manufactures Amino Acid Chelated trace minerals (Glycinates) for the feed industry.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy stressed the need for adapting natural farming to lead a happy and healthy lifestyle. He said the Centre will turn out to be of immense help to farmers, which will impart knowledge on natural farming. “Training in natural farming is necessary from the village level and natural farming methods will be integrated with Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) to create awareness among farmers,” said the Chief Minister.
He appealed to reduce usage of chemicals in food products and opined that the research carried out at the academy will help the farmers to improve their productivity and earn better profits. The Chief Minister further said that each “RBKs will be having master trainers to impart knowledge of scientific methods and support the farmers practicing natural farming methods.”
He added that about six lakh farmers are engaged in natural farming while 50 lakh farmers are doing agriculture across the State and stated that RBKs will be turned into certifying agencies for natural farming products, which could gain a premium price and make other farmers join the trend.
