Best Practice - Agro Forum

1. Agro Forum is an on-going process of consultation and dialogue between small farmers’ and the Government Officials reagridng the various schemes for Farmers
2. To create awareness about the latest crop and various processes in farming.
3. To arrange small talks with government officials for scheme processing and related documents.
4. The Context:
   Saoli region located in the rural area and Agriculture its main source of income, so the institute has formed Agro-forum to felicitate the  agricultural systems to promote the environmentally, socially and economically resonance production of food. By respecting the natural capacity of plants, animals and local conditions, it aims to optimize quality in all aspects of agriculture and the environment.
5. The practice:
   Head :
   Mr. Prashant Wasade
   Members:
   Dr Rajashree Markandewar
   Dr Ramchandra Wasekar
   Dr Sachin Choudhary
   Mr Sagar Yellatiwar

Saoli region located in the rural area and Agriculture its main source of income, so the institute has formed Agro-forum to felicitate the agricultural systems to promote the environmentally, socially and economically resonance production of food. By respecting the natural capacity of plants, animals and local conditions, it aims to optimize quality in all aspects of agriculture and the environment.

On 29th March 2023, the Institute with collaboration of Taluka Agricultural Department, Saoli organised an informative program on Soil Sampling Techniques for the Students and villagers of Saoli , Dist Chandrapur. For this Event Taluka Agricultural Officer Mr Sakhare Supervisor Mr Dinesh Panse, along with the team were present.

Mr Prashant Wasade, Head, AGRO FORUM, Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi Arts, Commerce and Science College , Saoli in his introductory remarks proposed the objective of this Event. He also stated this event has organised in the adjacent premises of the Institute so that students can regularly monitor the agricultural techniques.

Agriculture supervisor Mr Sakhare, tal Khedi, gave information about different equipments for soil sampling , the deifferent techniques. Also he also provided information about sampling methods which will enhance the crop quality and also yield. He also gave demonstration of the Soil Selection and Handling method.

Agriculture supervisor Mr Panse, gave detailed information about the different minerals required for various crops and fertilizer and Chemical Management.

1. Evidence of Success:
   • More Collaboration with Local officials was made. Chairman of Gram Panchayat Vijay Korewar, Sarpanch Gram Panchayat Khedi Sachin Katpalliwar, Police Patil Mr Krupal Dudhe.
   • For this event All the dignitaries from Khedi Villages , More than 100 farmers and Officials of the Taluka Agricultural Office and Teaching non Teaching Staff of the Institute were present.
2. Problems encountered and resources required.
   • To communicate with the farmers and collect them altogether for the event was a big task.
   • Many farmers were illiterate to documentation part was an issue.