A two-day training programme on crop diversification concluded successfully in Nandyal, bringing together farmers, agricultural officers, and experts to discuss sustainable farming practices and income-enhancing crop options. The programme focused on encouraging farmers to diversify beyond traditional crops by adopting millets, pulses, oilseeds, horticultural crops, and integrated farming systems. Experts highlighted the importance of crop diversification in improving soil health, reducing cultivation risks, conserving water resources, and increasing farm profitability. Participants received practical guidance on modern cultivation techniques, market opportunities, government support schemes, and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Farmers actively interacted with resource persons and shared their experiences, making the programme a valuable platform for knowledge exchange. The training concluded with a call for wider adoption of diversified cropping systems to ensure sustainable agricultural growth and improved livelihoods in the Nandyal region.
