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Dharwad varsity sells seeds worth Rs 70 lakh at Krishi Mela
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HUBLI, SEPT. 13:
The University of Agriculture Sciences-Dharwad (UAS-D) sold 1,442 quintals of seeds worth Rs 70 lakh at the Beeja (seed) Mela held as part of Krishi Mela 2011. According to a university spokesman, the record seed sales were done by university's seed division. Farmers from all the north Karnataka districts bought the seeds for the forthcoming Rabi season. Seeds such as jowar, winter wheat, channa (Bengal gram), sunflower and saff flower were in demand.
In addition to seed sales, farm machinery was also sought after with some of the farmers eagerly booking tractors. Five sugarcane crushers, a new invention priced at Rs. 1.65 lakh and capable of crushing nearly 30 tonnes of sugarcane a day, were booked.
The university book stalls attracted huge numbers as well and saw record sale of books on latest farming technology, organic farming, integrated farming and others related topics.
The four-day mela proved to be a success as it attracted record crowd of over 8 lakh people which included farmers, farm women, extension workers, students and others.
UAS-D Vice-Chancellor Mr R.R. Hanchinaal on the concluding day announced that the agricultural university will hold International level Mela next year
Source: Business Line : Industry & Economy / Agri-biz : Dharwad varsity sells seeds worth Rs 70 lakh at Krishi Mela
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HUBLI, SEPT. 13:
The University of Agriculture Sciences-Dharwad (UAS-D) sold 1,442 quintals of seeds worth Rs 70 lakh at the Beeja (seed) Mela held as part of Krishi Mela 2011. According to a university spokesman, the record seed sales were done by university's seed division. Farmers from all the north Karnataka districts bought the seeds for the forthcoming Rabi season. Seeds such as jowar, winter wheat, channa (Bengal gram), sunflower and saff flower were in demand.
In addition to seed sales, farm machinery was also sought after with some of the farmers eagerly booking tractors. Five sugarcane crushers, a new invention priced at Rs. 1.65 lakh and capable of crushing nearly 30 tonnes of sugarcane a day, were booked.
The university book stalls attracted huge numbers as well and saw record sale of books on latest farming technology, organic farming, integrated farming and others related topics.
The four-day mela proved to be a success as it attracted record crowd of over 8 lakh people which included farmers, farm women, extension workers, students and others.
UAS-D Vice-Chancellor Mr R.R. Hanchinaal on the concluding day announced that the agricultural university will hold International level Mela next year
Source: Business Line : Industry & Economy / Agri-biz : Dharwad varsity sells seeds worth Rs 70 lakh at Krishi Mela