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The University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad, plans to hold its annual four-day Krishi Mela from September 22-25. UAS has planned to organise Krishimela-2018 under the theme ‘Consume Millets-Conserve Health’ in collaboration with the Karnataka State Department of Agriculture and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) at the main campus in Dharwad.
“This year UAS is expecting more than 10 lakh farmers, farm women, extension workers and rural youth to take part from Karnataka and neighbouring states,” said R R Patil, Director of Extension, UAS-Dharwad.
The mega event will provide a platform to showcase and educate stakeholders on the agriculture and allied technologies released by the university and private enterprises. In addition, a millets corner, sale of seeds, fertilisers, chemicals, biofertilisers and biopesticides will be undertaken.
During the mela, UAS is to hold a demonstration of farm mechanisation activities by the manufacturers of agriculture implements. “During Krishi Mela, the university would organise bus arrangements within the campus for farmers to visit various crop demonstrations,” said Patil.
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