Palem organized Kisan Mela cum Agriculture Exhibition under special project on cotton at auditorium

The Chief Guest of the programme, Sri. Badavath Santosh, Collector & District Magistrate, Nagarkurnool inaugurated the Exhibition stalls and visited the models exhibited by the KVK staff, students and private companies. Later, He addressed the gathering and appreciated the efforts of the KVK, Palem for improving cotton productivity, reducing cultivation costs, and promoting sustainable farming practices. He encouraged the farmers to expand this technology further in the upcoming season. Dr. K. Suhasini, AD, Agricultural College, Palem highlighted the importance of the HDPS cotton project to boost cotton production in the district. The project focuses on increasing productivity, reducing input costs, and improving sustainability and resilience in cotton farming under diverse conditions. Dr. P. Sreedevi, Senior Scientist & Head KVK, Palem explained about the concept of HDPS Cotton, sowing time, machine sowing through pneumatic planter, importance of timely application of growth regulator. Sri.B. Purna Chandra Reddy, ADA, Nagarkurnool highlighted that the HDPS Technology has shown satisfactory results when compared to the normal planting despite excess rainfall in the district. This technology is most suitable for the light soils in our location. Sri.Venkatesham, DHSO, Nagarkurnool highlighted importance of crop diversification in the district and suggested the suitable high value horticultural crops alternate to traditional crops. Dr.O.Shaila,SMS (Plant production) explained about the integrated pest management practices in HDPS cotton.  Dr.P. Prashanth, SMS (Extension) spoke about the cropped area of cotton in the district and prospects of HDPS cotton in the district. Dr.A.Shankar, SMS (Horticulture) explained about the summer vegetable cultivation. Sri. Badavath Santosh, District Collector & Magistrate, Nagarkurnool, Dr. K. Suhasini, AD, Agricultural College, Palem, Dr. P. Sreedevi, Senior Scientist & Head KVK, Palem, Sri.B. Purna Chandra Reddy, ADA, Nagarkurnool, Sri.S.Jagan, DHSO, Nagarkurnool, KVK, Palem staff a total of 376 members were participated.