UAS Dharwad to Host Mega Farm Fair Starting Sept. 13

Swift summary

• The annual mega farm fair, Krishi Mela, will take place from September 13 to 16 at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) campus in Dharwad.
• The event will feature 562 stalls, categorized into hi-tech (162), economy (272), machinery (99), livestock (50), field-related (13), and food-related stalls (29).
• The theme for this year’s Krishi Mela is “Soil Health and Traditional Varieties for Nutritional Food Security.” A German tent will be erected to shield participants from rain.
• Key attractions include traditional varieties, soil and water conservation technologies, eco-friendly farming practices, seed mela, agricultural start-ups advisory services, and integrated crop management techniques.
• Importent events:

– Seminar on traditional varieties on Day 1.
– Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot inaugurating the seed mela on Day 2.
– Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurating the main fair and honoring progressive farmers with awards on Day 3.

• Daily special training sessions at 2:30 p.m. will cover advanced sugarcane production technology, farm mechanization strategies, advanced livestock management techniques, hi-tech horticulture methods followed by cultural performances by students.

Indian Opinion Analysis
the Krishi Mela in Dharwad serves as a vital platform to bridge technological advancements with grassroots agricultural practices across india’s diverse farming community. By focusing on “Soil Health” and “Traditional Varieties,” this year’s theme underscores an important pivot towards sustainable agriculture while addressing nutritional security challenges-key priorities as Indian agriculture faces rapid environmental shifts.

The combination of exhibitions showcasing innovations alongside expert seminars aligns well with capacity building among farmers at various levels. Additionally, including modern methods like farm mechanization alongside eco-friendly organic solutions reflects a balanced approach tailored to India’s varied agrarian needs between large-scale producers and smallholders.Honoring progressive farmers symbolizes encouragement for ground-level adoption of best practices but further policy integration could amplify its long-term impact nationwide beyond such events.

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