AP Agri Minister flags off ‘Jago Kisan Jago’ campaign

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy on Sunday flagged off a fleet of five mobile vans as part of Agro Chem Foundation of India (ACFI)’s extensive outreach campaign ‘Jago Kisan Jago’ to educate farmers about the importance of using high-quality genuine agricultural inputs for maximising crop yields.

ACFI has launched the nationwide campaign ‘Jago Kisan Jago’ to educate farmers the importance of using genuine agri inputs and also obtaining proper receipts to guarantee authenticity of the agrochemical they are purchasing. Addressing the gathering of farmers and other stakeholders after launching the fleet of vans at Guntur, Reddy said the State government has launched several initiatives to help farmers increase their income, and increase farm output as the state aims to raise its shares in the national output and exports.

The expansion of irrigation facilities and renewal of irrigation tanks has led to a significant increase in the crop acreage, resulting in improved farm productivity and enhanced prosperity for farmers, the Minister said. “In a steadfast commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity, Andhra Pradesh government has taken proactive steps so as to ensure availability of high-quality agricultural inputs to the farming community. Farmers in our State enjoy seamless access to superior seeds, fertilizers, and agrochemicals, a testament to the state’s unwavering commitment to bolstering agriculture,” he said.