Farmers given info about modern agricultural techniques and govt schemes
Prayagraj: On the occasion of Dussehra and the historic Bharat Milap celebrations in Anapur village of Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, a two-day farmers’ seminar was organized on 21st and 22nd October 2026 under the joint aegis of Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Research Council (UPCAR) and Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj. This program was organized under the project “Intervention of Advanced Agricultural Technologies for Transforming Agriculture and Enhancing Farmers’ Income”.
The main objective of the symposium was to provide farmers with information about modern agricultural techniques, advanced farming practices, agricultural mechanization, animal husbandry, and various agricultural schemes of the central and state governments, and to motivate them to increase their income by adopting scientific techniques. A large number of farmers from remote areas participated in the program and gained important information related to agriculture and animal husbandry.
The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Amreshwar Pratap Sahi, former Chief Justice of the Madras High Court. Other distinguished experts present included Prof. (Dr.) S. D. McCarthy, Director of Research, SHUATS; Prof. (Dr.) V. P. Sahi, Head of the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding; Ms. Divya Mishra, Forest Range Officer, Soraon, Prayagraj; and Dr. Kumud Dubey, Senior Scientist, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Prayagraj.
During the symposium, experts shared their views on the importance of agricultural research, modern farming techniques, agricultural diversification, animal husbandry, and disseminating scientific information to farmers. They encouraged farmers to adopt advanced agricultural techniques, take advantage of available government schemes, and promote income-generating activities such as animal husbandry alongside farming. Experts stated that agricultural production and farmer income can be increased through a scientific approach, technological innovation, and effective use of government schemes.
Junior Research Associate of ICFRE, Prayagraj Ashish Kumar Yadav, SHUATS Dr. Prateek Kumar, TA of Agricultural Extension Department Nikhil Tiwari, TA of Soil Science Department Govind Prasad Rauniyar, Young Professional of the project Dr. Joy McCarthy and Field Assistant Nitish Kumar along with PhD scholars and other associates actively participated in the program. Along with the farmers’ symposium, the historic Anapur Fair was also inspected. Held to coincide with Dussehra and the Bharat Milap celebrations, this event provided an important opportunity to promote agricultural education, scientific awareness, and direct interaction between experts and farmers in rural areas.
