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World Soil Day – 2022

World Soil Day – 2022

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack celebrated World Soil Day 2022 at Mangarajpur village, Tangi-Choudwar Block of Cuttack District on December 5, 2022. The Theme was based on “Soils, Where Food Begins”. A total of 60 participants including Farmers and Farmwomen, Krishimitras, Pranimitras and invited guests were actively participated during the program. At the outset, an awareness quiz program was organized on Soil Health and Natural Farming among participants by Dr Ranjan Kumar Mohanta. Dr Tusar Ranjan Sahoo, SMS (Horticulture) andorganizing secretary of the program briefed about the importance of World Soil Day 2022. Mrs. Sarojini Mohanty, BPM, Odisha Livelihood Mission, emphasized that soil testing should be available at every farm family’s doorstep. Mrs. Sanghamitra Behera, AHO, Tangi-Choudwar emphasized on mulching, good agricultural practices and in-situ composting methods are effective gardening strategies that prevent soil deterioration. Shri Kulamani Barik, BAO, Tangi-Choudwar urged upon to use Jeevamruta, Beejamrut, like natural farming techniques for sustainable food production. Local Sarpanch Shri Debendranath Panda highlighted the importance of use of neem cake and other organic soil health management techniques for sustainable food production. Summarizing all points, Dr Sujata Sethy, OIC, KVK requested all participants in motivating soil testing, soil test-based fertilizer application and adopting natural farming techniques for successful soil health management.