Demonstration programs on CRRI Biofertilizers & Kisan Ghosti of Progressive farmers were organised at Chulukulunda & Talmenda villages of Bheden block, Bargarh district on 16.06.2026 
These programs were organized under the innovative project “Production, Popularisation & supply of quality bioinoculants in rice based cropping & farming system of Odisha (Jaiva Poshak) funded by state Govt. of Odisha. This program also formed the integral component of”Mera Gaon Mera Gourav” program of ICAR & DAFE, New Delhi with the theme on balanced use of fertilizers & Khet Bachhao Abhiyan.This program was organised in association with Ahinsa club. Dr. Awadesh Kumar, Senior Scientist has led this program. He explained the defects of excessive usage of chemical fertilizers & how they affect grain quality in rice. Dr. Sobha Rani, Scientist explained about the importance of quality seeds for improved production. This program was moderated by Sri Siba Prasad Sahoo & Lalajee Jhankar of Ahinsa club. Around 44 farmers followed by 54 farmers including 33 male & 19 females from both the programs were benefited from this program. Dr.Sai Krishna Repalli, Research Associate of Jaiva Poshak project demonstrated the application methods of biofertilizers. There was interaction between farmers & scientists on the effective application of CRRI Biofertilizers in rice & vegetable crops and the program was facilitated by project staff. Improving soil health & preserving soil microbial diversity by applications of Biofertilizers & balanced use of fertilizers is the theme of this program.
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