Bhagalpur: A block-level training and input distribution programme has been launched under the ‘Spring Rabi Maha Abhiyan-2026’ and ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ in Jagdishpur, Sultanganj and other blocks to promote sustainable farming.The programme was led by district agriculture officer Premshankar Prasad, deputy project director (ATMA) Prabhat Kumar Singh, block agriculture officer Preeti Kapoor, scientists Dr Hoda and Dr Shambhu Prasad, and block farmers advisory committee chairman Ghanshyam Mandal, among others.Prasad urged farmers to limit chemical fertiliser use, adopt soil-test-based practices and promote oilseed and pulse cultivation. He highlighted natural farming’s benefits, including improved soil health, lower costs and biodiversity conservation.Singh encouraged commercial farming and the cultivation of sweet corn, baby corn, marigold and mushrooms. He said Krishi Jan Kalyan Chaupal-cum-Khet Bachao Abhiyan would continue across panchayats until November 30, 2026.Kapoor outlined govt schemes and Bihar Krishi App services. Scientists also discussed seed treatment, vermicomposting, weed management and integrated farming to boost farmers’ incomes.
