MPUAT Promotes Integrated Farming Systems Through Training for Marginal Farmers*
Maharana Pratap University Promotes Integrated Farming Systems Through Training for Marginal Farmers*
Udaipur: The Directorate of Extension Education at Maharana Pratap Agricultural and Technology University organized a one-day training program to promote integrated farming systems among small and marginal farmer families in Takarda, Chittorgarh. At the beginning of the training, Dr. R.A. Kaushik, Dean of the Fisheries College and Project In-charge, addressed the farmer women, explaining that integrated farming is a system that harmonizes various agricultural enterprises—such as crop production, livestock management, fruit and vegetable cultivation, fish production, poultry farming, dairy processing, and agroforestry—so they complement each other, providing farmers with a continuous income stream.
He emphasized that integrated farming not only optimizes resource utilization but also enhances productivity and profitability rapidly. By adopting integrated farming systems, farmers can reduce agricultural costs while increasing employment and income.
During the training, Dr. Kapil Dev Ameta, Associate Professor from the Department of Horticulture, stressed the importance of growing vegetables alongside crops to maximize income from limited land. He pointed out the significance of nursery production, noting that the yield of vegetable crops relies on the quality of seedlings. Most vegetables are grown from nurseries, including tomatoes, eggplants, chilies, bell peppers, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, and onions. He also detailed techniques for preparing nursery beds for various cucurbitaceous vegetables such as cucumbers, gourds, and melons.
Dr. Prakash Chand Khatik, Assistant Director of the Horticulture Department in Chittorgarh, informed farmers about techniques like drip irrigation, mulching, and low tunnels, stating that the government provides up to 75% subsidies for these schemes. He also discussed other government initiatives available to farmers.
Mukesh Ameta, an IFFCO manager, shared detailed information about the benefits and usage of Nano Urea and Nano DAP fertilizers. Agricultural Supervisor Sonu Dhakhar also contributed his insights. Program Officer Dr. Aadarsh Sharma mentioned that the training was conducted under a project sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi, and a total of 60 farmers participated.
At the end of the program, Gauhar Mehmood from CUTS Human Center, Chittorgarh, expressed gratitude to all attendees, which included Manish Routhala, Gayatri Mong, Mukesh, and others.
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