मृदा स्वास्थ्य एवं टिकाऊ खेती को बढ़ावा देने के लिए रेवोरा, उत्तर गोवा में ‘खेत बचाओ अभियान (रबी 2026)’ का उद्घाटन
Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Rabi 2026) Inaugurated at Revora, North Goa to Promote Soil Health and Sustainable Farming
Directorate of agriculture, ATMA, North Goa, Govt of Goa, Vanrai NGO in collaboration with of ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Old Goa, Goa, organised a Khet Bachao Abhiyan (KBA-Rabi 2026) inaugural programme at Revora, Bardez taluka, North Goa, on 22 October 2026. The programme aimed to sensitise farmers about soil health conservation, soil test-based nutrient management, sustainable crop production, and the adoption of eco-friendly agricultural practices for enhancing farm productivity and profitability.
Dr. N. Bommayasamy, Senior Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK North Goa, enlighten the importance of Khet Bachaao Abhiyan campaign to promote soil health, balanced and judicious use of fertilizers, sustainable nutrient management, conservation of water and natural resources, natural farming, and climate resilient agriculture. He urged the farming community to adopt soil test based nutrient management in rabi season crops such as vegetables and pulses. He emphasised the importance of selection of pest & disease-free quality seed material, seed and seedling treatment, soil application of biofertilizers and biopesticides. Balanced nutrient management, integrated water, weed, pest and disease management practices for chilli and cowpea.
Dr. Sanjaykumar Udharwar, SMS (Animal Science), ICAR-KVK North Goa, dealt on the use of cow dung and cow urine for sustainable agriculture. He explained the importance of locally available livestock resources in promoting eco-friendly and low-cost farming practices. He highlighted the utilisation of cow dung for preparing farmyard manure and compost, and the potential use of cow urine in preparing suitable organic farming formulations. He emphasised the role of recycling livestock waste as a valuable nutrient resource, improving soil health, reducing dependence on external agricultural inputs, and promoting integrated crop-livestock farming systems.
Ms. Riya Gawandi, Assistant Agricultural Officer, Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Goa briefed the various government schemes in the department. She urged the farming community for effective utilization of farm waste in to valuable products for enrich soil health and income generation. Mrs. Pooja Mahalkar, BTM, ATMA North Goa briefed the different activities carried out in climate resilient crop production, effective utilization of irrigation resources and quality vegetable seedling production.
Mr Lavu S Kadu and Mr Suraj Bondre field coordinators, Vanrai NGO enlighten various farm activities undertaken in this panchayat-like quality planting material, seeds, nutrient management and other activities. Progressive farmers shared their experience for wider adoptability in nearby villages.
A total of 62 farmers, comprising 24 male and 38 female participants from five nearby village panchayat, attended the programme and benefited. In the event, officials from directorate of agriculture, ATMA North Goa, Vanrai NGO and Senior CRP of DRDA, Revora panchayat secretary and members also present in this program. As a part of the event, chilli, and palak seeds distributed by ATMA, North Goa and compost distributed by Vanrai NGO, dhaincha seed distributed by ICAR-KVK, CCARI, North Goa, to the participants.
The programme was coordinated by Ms. Riya Gawandi, Mrs. Pooja Mahalkar, Mr Lavu S Kadu and Mr Suraj Bondre, Ms. Deepa Morajkar, Dr. N. Bommayasamy, Dr. Sanjaykumar Udharwar, Mr. Vishwajeet Prajapati, and Mr. Amogh Vaze.