Act promptly on plaints about substandard seeds, fake fetilisers: DC to officers
Kalaburagi: Deputy commissioner of Kalaburagi, Fauzia Tarunam, has directed officials to take immediate action upon receiving complaints from farmers about substandard seeds and spurious fertilisers.
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She emphasised the importance of regular inspections at private and dealer shops.
Speaking to TOI, she said she discussed in detail with agricultural officers and farmers regarding the approval of the Krishi Yantrikaran sub-campaign, micro-irrigation, sugar cane crop, and survey action plan under centrally sponsored schemes for 2025-26.
With the arrival of monsoon, she stressed the need for seamless seed distribution across all taluks, urgent resolution of soybean seed issues, and ensuring an adequate fertiliser supply.
The DC highlighted the importance of educating farmers about proper fertiliser application, crop diversification, and collaboration with local model farmers to promote crop rotation practices among small-scale agriculturists.
Further, she said there should be swift processing of applications for agricultural equipment, including drip irrigation and sprinkler systems, provided under various govt schemes.
The administration suggests creating and sharing short videos featuring successful farmers on social media platforms to inspire others, utilising these networks for promotional purposes.
Given the early onset of the monsoon this year, authorities are focusing on raising awareness about crop surveys and insurance. Farmers will be encouraged to submit applications through their mobile devices to avoid confusion.
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Technical challenges in crop surveys require prompt coordination with state-level officials for resolution. Villages missing from taluk maps need to be brought to state authorities' attention.
The administration emphasises organising small group training sessions for farmers, focusing on crop selection based on soil types and providing essential agricultural information and awareness. "Banks, both co-operative and nationalised, have been advised to ensure a respectful approach while providing agricultural loans and handling crop insurance matters. If in case any farmer raise grievances regarding loan-related issues, bank officials will be held accountable for their actions," the DC said.
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