"green-manure"

The seed, which used to be provided to farmers on a 60 per cent subsidy, is now being supplied on a 50 percent subsidy

The Minister had a video conference with district officials on farm operations and rain ravage among other things. He wanted officials to encourage use of green manure and organic fertilizers.

Harish Rao also asked farmers to take up oil palm cultivation for better profits

Directs officials to create awareness among farmers for optimum use of organic manure