An integrated Krishi Mela will be organised at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Bidar from December 29 to 31.

Experts from the fields of agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry will interact with farmers.

An exhibition of traditional farming method would be held too. Farmers who use native seeds, traditional methods of preservation and processing, traditional tools of farming can display these at the exhibition. The University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur; University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot; or Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University are jointly organising the mela.

For details, call Ravi Deshmukh, training coordinator, on 94806-96318.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National / by Special Correspondent / Bidar, December 10th, 2012