As rabi harvesting possible to decide on up in the coming times, the government’s agri-research human body ICAR on Saturday requested farmers to adhere to social distancing and protection precaution when handling farm equipment and labour in the area.
For tackling any rising issue relevant to taking care of crops, livestock and fisheries, farmers must talk to and be in contact with agri-experts in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ICAR research institutes and state agricultural universities for timely advisories, it reported.
“The ailment crisis has coincided with the harvesting season of rabi foods crops these kinds of as wheat, millets, pulses and oilseeds and other crops. We require to take precautions as we will be engaged in the harvesting of grains, fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs and fish,” Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Director General Trilochan Mohapatra reported in a statement.
In the same way, good sanitation is essential for