Tamil Nadu - Tirunelveli   

New farm implements

TIRUNELVELI: New and improved farm implements were introduced in the district during the inauguration of a farm school training programme conducted under ATMA (Agricultural Technology Management Agency) Scheme at Lakshmioor in Kadayam block on Friday.

Joint Director of Agriculture, Tirunelveli, S. Veluchami, introduced the implements which are largely used in paddy cultivation under System of Rice Intensification method.

Direct seed sowing implement for paddy, different types of markers, cono-weeders and seed frame used in System of Rice Intensification planting were displayed and their functioning demonstrated to the participants.

The Department of Agriculture is vigorously engaged in propagating SRI method of paddy cultivation.

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