Chouhan also highlighted that increasing use and dependence on chemical fertilisers, indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources and unstable weather have put pressure on the soil.
He said the lab-to-land gap between science and farmers has to be reduced. ''We are continuously making efforts to ensure timely delivery of correct information from scientists to farmers. Krishi Vigyan Kendra is also making many efforts in this direction,'' he added.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Chouhan on Monday held discussions with members of farmers’ organizations here, as part of his dialogue with farmers and farmers’ organizations.
Chouhan welcomed all the presidents, conveners and farmers of the farmers' organisations.
Mr Chouhan said continuous work is being done under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the overall development of the agriculture sector.
Earlier on Monday, CM Chouhan shared information regarding PM Modi's visit to the state and said that the PM would flag off two Vande Bharat trains in the state.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made this announcement while virtually participating and blessing 471 couples who tied the knot at a mass marriage ceremony under the scheme on Wednesday.
Participating in the 9th International Yoga Day event along with Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar called yoga health insurance at a zero premium.
Earlier in the day, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda on Wednesday participated in the International Yoga Day programme at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Gurugram.
The women who could not yet receive the payment were being informed about the same and steps were being taken to redress the problems.
