Training programs essential to groom farmers

Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy and is the principal means of livelihood for over 60 percent of India's population. With the increasing population which is going to touch the 1.7 billion mark by 2050, there is a need to adopt modern technologies to increase crop production and reduce crop losses. The corporate sector can play an important role in generation and diffusion of technology in the years to come. This can be a major driver of change in Indian agriculture.

While we develop various technologies, we as a corporate have a huge responsibility to educate and create awareness among the farmers about the new technologies. There is an urgent need to groom the farmers and inform them about agro-chemicals usage and their application in terms of its quantity depending upon the nature of crops. It is the responsibility of every company working in this sector to disseminate right information which can help farmers in crop protection and increasing their crop productivity

Crystal Group believes that we as a corporate can benefit the farming community by involving and engaging them in training programs on a regular basis. As a part of the CSR activity, we organized 108 training programs across the nation to sensitize farmers on the basic philosophy of agricultural practices of ‘Right Chemical, Right Dosage, Right Time and Right Method of Application’.  The farmers were imparted with extensive training on the safe use of pesticides, nutrient management, spray technology and soil fertility/farm management.

These programs act as an excellent platforms for farmers to interact in person with agricultural experts getting first-hand experience. It also ensures that farmers are provided with the latest information regarding scientific techniques for crop cultivation. These sessions enable farmers to clarify any queries they may have regarding any technique.

Thousands of farmers participated in the training sessions which gave them an opportunity to put their queries before the experts and get the solutions. Several eminent scientists from the agriculture space also attended the programs to express their views on the use of modern technologies to enhance crop productivity. We can be successful in our efforts only when we as a responsible corporate engage more and more in such kind of activities which can benefit the farmers and the nation at large.