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.
The Agriculture Minister held a meeting with a high-level delegation from Chhattisgarh, including the state's Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi.
He said that about 86 per cent of the farmers are small-marginal farmers. “We have to create farming models where farmers can earn their livelihood properly even in farming of up to one hectare,” he said.
The Centre is committed to procuring Tur, Urad and Masur at MSP to ensure crop diversification and achieve self-sufficiency in pulses production, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.
In a meeting on the action plan for the next 100 days of various schemes of the ministry, the Minister emphasised implementing the action plan in a strong and effective manner.
Reviewing the preparedness for Kharif season 2024 at Krishi Bhawan with officials of various departments, he directed them to ensure timely distribution and quality supply of input materials for the crops.
