Collector urges responsible usage of fertilisers to save soil
He distributed fertilisers to farmers at the Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) of Kasappeta in Seethanagaram mandal on Tuesday and urged them to seek suggestions from agriculture officials and scientists to know the quantity of fertilisers required for application in the fields.
He said that for the current kharif season, 10,384 tonnes of urea was available out of the targeted 11,327 tonnes. Farmers were advised to contact the district control room (Mobile No.:7989434766) to know the availability of fertilisers and seeds at their respective RSKs.
The Collector informed that 5,985 tenant farmers in the district have received Crop Cultivators Rights Cards, and this would be extended to 11,000 tenant farmers. These cards would ensure farmers get benefits including crop loan, insurance and others.
The District Agriculture Officer K. Robert Paul was also present.
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