kvk baramati
- Created: 21-09-19
Description: To reduce the time lag between the technology transfer from research institutions to farmer’s field for increasing production, productivity and income from the agriculture and allied sectors on a sustained quality basis, Agricultural Developmental Trust’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati was established in 1992. It is a Model, Hi-tech, International and National Award winning KVK of India working for farming community for the development of sustainable agriculture completed its 25 years of prompt services. Lakhs of farmers from the state of Maharashtra visited this farm, took various trainings and improved their farming practices. In the same spirit and determination of empowering the farmers, the Agricultural Development Trust has now launched “Krushik” a farmer based app. The purpose of this invention is to increase farm productivity by creating a digital portal for accessing information. The Trust has used modern technology to connect farmers from rural, remote areas with the latest agricultural practices. The app is available on Play Store and is free of cost. Plz refer below link for Krushik app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rtc.krushik&hl=en Main features of Krushik app: - Weather forecast: Next 7 days village level weather forecast. - Agro-advisory: Crop advisory (Kharif, Rabi, Fruits, Vegetables, Summer crops advisory), - - Animal husbandry, Poultry and Goatry advisory. - Agricultural Calculators: Drip layout cost calculator, Fertilizer recommendation, NPK, PPM, Mulching, Crop cover, Farm pond calculator, Ideal feed for animal based on their body weight, Plant population, Seed rate and cost calculator. - Market rate: Main crop market rates for selected markets/ Mandi - Government Agricultural Schemes: Agricultural related schemes details. - Products: KVK, Baramati, Baramati Agro Ltd. Products for sell - Agricultural News: Latest Agricultural related news - Sharada Vahini: Guidance from agriculture scientist, experts on the needs and problems according to the farming activities are broadcasted through the radio. - Krushik Tadnya: Articles/ Success stories of progressive farmers and experts. - Krushik plus: Agricultural related useful information i.e. Use of organic fertilizer, Animal - husbandry and Agriculture related useful websites. - Crop Guide: Brief Package of Practices for main crops. Plz refer below link for Krushik app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rtc.krushik&hl=en
Publish Date: 26-09-19