Mysuru :

A day-long workshop on ‘Agnihotra Farming,’ organised under the aegis of Ananta Bharatha Charitable Trust (ABCT), was held at Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSRTI) on Manandavadi Road here yesterday.

Indian Informal Worker Initiative Secretary Dr. Dhwani Sharma, who spoke after inaugurating the workshop, regretted the negligence of Agnihotra Farming in our country.

Pointing out that Agnihotra Farming is the invention of our country, she said that German farmers have successfully practised this form of farming and are growing vegetables and crop that are abundantly rich with life-enriching nutrients.

She called upon the farming community to adopt Agnihotra Farming, which is ‘Homa Therapy Farming’ for abundant crop production and less expenses.

ABCT Founder and former Minister S.A. Ramdas, in his address, said that the Agnihotra was a concept perceived by our ancient Saints for better agricultural production and nutrition- rich crops.

Stating that the ABCT will join hands with Indian Informal Worker Initiative for promotion of agriculture in such a way that it gives good monetary returns besides delighting the mind, Ramdas said that this concept is based on 5Ms — Minimum cost, Maximum production, Marketing, More profit and More healthy.

Ramdas also said that the ABCT has planned to set up soil research centres, water centres, environment centres and agriculture product centres across the State in the near future.

Explaining the salient features and benefits of Agnihotra Farming, he declared that 102 farmers of the district will be selected in the first phase of Agnihotra Farming promotion.

Dr. Shailendra Sharma, Scientist, Dr. K.M. Indiresh, Dean, College of Horticulture, Mysore, Dr. V. Sivaprasad, CSRTI Director and others were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Friday – October 02nd, 2015