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K. Umashanker

Natural farming is key to achieving a healthy society, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Jawahar Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy on October 2 (Monday) said that natural farming was catching up fast as it was being viewed as a tool for achieving a healthy society.

The Chief Secretary was on a field visit to the areas where organic crops were being grown in Madakasira Assembly constituency of Sri Sathya Sai district. During his whirlwind tour, Mr. Jawahar Reddy interacted with the officials of the agriculture and allied departments and farmers.

He said that farmers giving priority to natural farming methods was a welcome step. “Farmers should adopt natural farming methods to achieve higher yields at low cost and earn high profits. The government is providing various services to farmers through Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs),” the Chief Secretary said.

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