An awareness program was held in Chenugonupalli village of Gadwal Mandal by the Agriculture Department. The event aimed to educate farmers about the precautions they should take when buying seeds. The District Collector, who was the chief guest, emphasized the importance of purchasing seeds from authorized dealers recognized by the Agriculture Department. He advised against buying seeds in unmarked bags and suggested buying packets labeled by the respective company. Farmers were also urged to keep the empty packets of purchased seeds for future reference.
The District Collector advised farmers to keep the empty packets and bills of the purchased seeds safe until the harvest season is over. This documentation can be crucial in taking action against dealers if the yield is poor due to fake seeds. He encouraged farmers to report anyone selling fake seeds, assuring that action would be taken with the help of the Agriculture Department and the Task Force. The Collector stressed that planting fake seeds can nullify months of hard work in the field, highlighting the importance of such awareness programs organized by agricultural authorities.
Farmers were urged to attend awareness programs and follow recommended precautions when buying seeds. The Collector emphasized the importance of sharing information with other farmers in their village and cooperating to ensure good crop yields. Efforts will be made to raise awareness about seed purchasing and related issues among farmers in all villages of the district. District Agriculture Officer Govindu Naik, ADO Sangeet Lakshmi, AO Pratap Kumar, AEOs, farmers, and others participated in the program.
