Farmers urged to undertake soil testing before cultivation
Nagapattinam District Collector K.J. Praveen Kumar is urging local farmers to conduct soil testing before starting cultivation to optimize fertilizer use. The initiative aims to reduce input costs and improve crop yields by moving away from the indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers.
Why it matters
Promoting soil health is critical for sustainable agriculture and long-term food security in regions heavily dependent on traditional farming.
Nagapattinam District Collector K.J. Praveen Kumar has urged farmers to undertake soil testing before commencing cultivation and apply fertilizers based on the recommendations provided in soil health cards.
The article is a straightforward report on a government official's public health and agricultural advisory.
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