Dy Speaker and Canacona MLA Isidore Fernandes addressing farmers at Gaondongrim village. Captured by : Kathy Fernandes
CANACONA
Dy Speaker and Canacona MLA Isidore Fernandes has said community farming is the backbone of green revolution and needs to be taken up on a larger scale to revive agricultural activities in the State.
Speaking at a function organised by the Community Farmers Committee of Gaondongrim village, Fernandes spoke on the importance of community and organic farming.
“Community farming not only ushered in green revolution but the concept of organic farming also gained prominence in the agriculture sector. We need to promote community farming as it is equally essential to obtain a large farm produce in the State,” said the Canacona MLA.
Agriculture Management Technology Agency (ATMA) Dy Director and Project Director Shriram Daimodkar provided details on ways to improve agriculture production.
Dy Director Shivram Desai and Canacona ZAO Kirtiraj Naikgaunkar briefed the farmers about various government schemes and subsidies through the agriculture department.
Others present included WRD Junior Engineer Priyesh Namshikar, Gaondongrem Dy Sarpanch Kust Gaonkar and members of Community Farmers Committee.
