Krishi Mela and International Agriculture Fair-2012

As per the news article reported (here), The University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad, in collaboration with state department of Agriculture, Horticulture are set to organise Krishi Mela - 2012 and International Agriculture Fair from 22^nd  to 25^th September, 2012 . For more information about the mega event, kindly see the brochure of the event (here) and registration form (here).

This year Karnataka state is facing drought in many districts and the farmers are put to lot of hardship. The UAS, Dharwad has been engaged in developing technologies for drought mitigating and developing varieties tolerant to drought. This mega event will be showcase of technologies mitigating drought and biggest opportunity of interaction among farmers, Self help groups, extension personnel and agriculture scientists.

During Krishi mela-2011, a record of more than 10.91 lakh farmers, farm womens, extension personnels and members of self help groups etc. have participated. Nearly or more than earlier participation of farmers, farm womens, extension personnels and members of self help groups are expected in the mela. During the four-day mega event demonstrations on Integrated Farming System for sustainable livelihood, exhibitions and information on the following various relevant issues will be arranged.

UAS Vice Chancellor, Dr. R. R. Hanchinal said that “Agricultural Technology for Drought Management” will be the theme for this year's Krishi Mela. Eminent scientists, researchers and progressive farmers would discuss at length with the farmers on the new technologies available in the market for taking up hassle-free cultivation, he added. The sprawling UAS campus will have nearly 450 stalls which will showcase various farm equipments set up.

The priority areas of the Krishi Mela are Integrated farming system, Drought management, flood management, Rainater harvesting, waste land management, organic farming, Agri-clinic & agribusiness, sericulture & apiculture, intellectual property rights& WTO, biotechnology, Nutrient management, bio-fertilizers and soil health care etc.

VC also said, there will be consultancy cell and Krishi community radio programmes, Farmer's innovations, farmer’s scientist’s interaction meet, and exhibition of Hi-Tech horticulture, medicinal and aromatic plants, fruits and flowers. Besides, there will be deliberation on Agro-Forestry, Bio-fuel crops and wasteland management, Integrated Pest Management, IDM, pesticide and bio-pesticides. UAS will confer the Best Farmer and Best Farmwoman awards to farmers from each of the seven districts of North Karnatka, he added.

Provision of sponsorship is also made as detailed below. Interested firm/organization requested to contact on or before 15^th September, 2012. (i) Diamond sponsorship -Rs.1,50,000 (ii) Gold Sponsorship-1,0000/- and (iii) Silver sponsorship- Rs.75,000/-.

It is expected that our farming community will be surely benefitted due to this mega event