Agriculture research institutes to come up in Assam, Jharkhand
7 April 2015 5:50 AM IST
Pitching to push the agriculture sector to new heights, Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said that: “Proper care has to be taken by balanced usage of fertilisers in bringing second green revolution, particularly in the eastern region. Indiscriminate use of urea and chemical fertilisers may be avoided.” Inaugurating a workshop on agriculture scenario in eastern India, the minister also underlined the importance of organic farming taking into consideration the ecological aspects.
“For the first time, soil health card is being implemented in mission mode and every farmer of the country will be provided with soil health card in the next three years and they will be empowered with complete details about soil nutrient for effective crop management,” Singh stressed.
The union Agriculture Minister emphasised on making available high quality seeds and agriculture plantation to farmers for increasing crop productivity. “Front line extension and field extension of agriculture should work in synergy. Agricultural technology management agency should play an important role in this respect,” Singh stated.
He also informed about the opening of Indian Agricultural Research Institutes (IARI). “The government has agreed in principle to establish two more IARIs — one in Jharkhand and the other in Assam — to enhance educational and research opportunities. This would enable to improve education and awareness on agricultural productivity and green revolution in north-east.”
“For the first time, soil health card is being implemented in mission mode and every farmer of the country will be provided with soil health card in the next three years and they will be empowered with complete details about soil nutrient for effective crop management,” Singh stressed.
The union Agriculture Minister emphasised on making available high quality seeds and agriculture plantation to farmers for increasing crop productivity. “Front line extension and field extension of agriculture should work in synergy. Agricultural technology management agency should play an important role in this respect,” Singh stated.
He also informed about the opening of Indian Agricultural Research Institutes (IARI). “The government has agreed in principle to establish two more IARIs — one in Jharkhand and the other in Assam — to enhance educational and research opportunities. This would enable to improve education and awareness on agricultural productivity and green revolution in north-east.”
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