TRVK, Siddipet conducted Awareness and Training Programme on Improved Crop Management Practices in Sunflower at Machapur (V), Chinnakodur (M) on 03.02.2026

TRVK, Siddipet conducted Awareness and Training Programme on Improved Crop Management Practices in Sunflower at Machapur (V), Chinnakodur (M) on 03.02.2026, Siddipet district. Dr. Ch. Pallavi, Scientist (CP) explained about improved cultivation techniques like timely sowing, nutrient management, and pest and disease control practices, micronutrient application, and reducing cultivation costs through need-based input use for achieving higher yields. Farmers were also informed about efficient input use and the role of micronutrients like boron in sunflower cultivation and placing 2-3 honeybee boxes can enhance yields by 10-15%. The programme helped farmers gain practical knowledge to improve productivity and profitability in sunflower farming. Later, Ms. Padma, ADA from the Department of Agriculture, informed the farmers that from today onwards, urea booking must be done only through the mobile application and she explained how to use the app. Later farmers has raised various questions which were clarified by Scientist & Agriculture department staff. In this programme, Sri. Y. Jayanth Kumar (MAO) and AEO (Jameel, Shiva), Chinnakodur FPO Chairman Venkat Reddy, Sarpanch Satyalaxmi and 80 farmers were participated.