Shivamogga: Minister for Scheduled Tribes Welfare T Raghumurthy on Saturday urged farmers to embrace modern technology and scientific farming practices to improve productivity and tackle drought-related challenges. He also called on youngsters to develop a greater interest in agriculture.
Speaking at the Agriculture and Horticulture Fair-2026 at the Agriculture College in Navule, the minister said technology-based farming and efficient water management were essential amid changing weather patterns and rainfall deficits.
The three-day fair, organised by Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences in association with various government departments, is being held from October 31 to November 2. Its theme is ‘Innovative Agriculture for Drought Management’.
Raghumurthy said the exhibition was providing farmers with practical information on protecting crops with limited water, managing horticultural plantations and adopting modern cultivation methods. Special attention has been given to crops such as arecanut and coconut.
Over 600 stalls showcase farming solutions
More than 600 stalls have been set up at the fair, showcasing technologies and practices related to weather-based agriculture, high-tech horticulture, integrated farming, floriculture, beekeeping, millet value addition and organic farming.
The departments of Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry have also established dedicated stalls to offer technical guidance and on-the-spot solutions to farmers.
Raghumurthy urged farmers to visit the fair and make use of the information and expertise available.
State Textile Infrastructure Development Corporation chairman Chetan K, university vice-chancellor Dr M V Dhananjaya, progressive farmers, board of management members and agricultural experts attended the event.
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