ICAR–CRRI Organised Farmers’ Training Programme on Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Balasore 
ICAR–Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR–CRRI), Cuttack, organized a Farmers’ Training Programme on Climate-Resilient Agriculture on 12 November 2026 at Srijung Gram Panchayat Office, Balasore district, Odisha, under the ICAR–CRRI project entitled “Participatory Climate Risk Management Using Abiotic Stress-Resilient Varieties and Quality Seed Interventions.” The programme aimed to create awareness among farmers about climate-resilient crop varieties, quality seed production, improved agricultural practices and effective management of abiotic stresses for enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Farmers actively participated in the programme and interacted with scientists and experts to gain knowledge about improved technologies and climate-resilient farming practices. The programme also provided a platform for farmers to share their experiences and discuss various challenges related to climate risks in agriculture. The initiative aimed to strengthen the linkage between agricultural research and farming communities by promoting scientific knowledge and climate-resilient technologies at the grassroots level. Dr. S.K. Dash, Dr. S.K. Naik and Dr. Prasanthi Golive coordinated the training programme. A total of 117 farmers, including 104 male and 13 female participants, attended the programme.
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