Sensitize Programe on Integrated Pest and Disease Management for Paddy Farmer’s
Bureau,Odishabarta
Brahmapur- Date- 17/10/2023 Reliance Foundation conducted farmer’s awareness programe on Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Paddy cultivation during this Kharif Season in support with Rangeilunda Block Agriculture Unit.
Mrs. Subhashree Jena, Block Agriculture Officer and Mrs. Sujata Bahubalendra, VLW attended the programe and create sensitization of farmers of Kolathigaon and Panchama village under Kolathigaon and Randha Gram Panchayat of Rangeilunda block.
The BAO also pointed out that the farmers must to know the various ways to identify the types of pest and disease infestation in paddy crop. There are many types of management called bio and chemical management should be applied by the farmers as and when required.
A pictorial demonstration was done for easy identification of affected various pest and disease in paddy crop.
In this regard on behalf of Reliance Foundation Mr. Prasanta Panda and Manas Ku. Behera shared other activities of Reliance Foundation i.e. Tollfree Helpline- 1800 419 8800, Mobile Voice Message Services and other digital programs for the farmer’s crop and livestock development.
Mr. Jagamohan Patra, Sarpanch of Kolathigan and other progressive farmers i.e Saroj Dalai and farmers of Panchama village Mr. Bhagaban Mandal, Krushna Ch. Pradhan and Sudhir Mandal praise the time specific programs of Reliance Foundation and expect more sensitization programs should be conducted by Reliance Foundation for farmer’s benefit.
