Hyderabad: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Tuesday said a three-day mega Rythu Mela would be held at Kodangal from Nov 7 to 9 to familiarise farmers with modern farming methods, new technologies and alternative crops that could improve farm incomes. Chief minister A Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the event at 10 am on Nov 7 in the presence of ministers and public representatives.Around 150 exhibition stalls will be set up with the participation of 26 govt departments and organisations, including agriculture and horticulture departments, Oilfed, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, animal husbandry department, banks, seed companies, WALAMTARI, CRIDA and central govt institutions.Stalls will showcase agricultural inputs, new-generation chemicals, quality seeds, modern machinery, farm drones, technologies developed by departments and govt programmes. Technical sessions will be held featuring scientists, agricultural experts and award-winning farmers.Around 7,500 farmers from Vikarabad and Narayanpet districts are expected on the first day. A hall with seating for 2,500 people has been arranged for technical sessions and discussions. Special focus will be given to El Nino conditions, their impact on agriculture, precautions farmers should take and alternative cultivation methods. Documentaries on successful farmers will also be screened.The chief minister will distribute equipment and support units, including oil expeller units, soil health cards, bio-resource input centres and drip systems.The second day will give special importance to women farmers, with sessions on their role in agriculture and allied sectors, income opportunities and technology.Around 50,000 farmers from 10 neighbouring districts are expected on the final day. The event will conclude with an address by the chief minister.Tummala urged farmers across the state to attend the mela and make use of the opportunity to interact with scientists, industry representatives and technology institutions.
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