27 October 2026, East Champaran, Bihar
ICAR–Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute, Motihari, Bihar, organised a farmer awareness and field interaction programme under Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026 at Kothia Hariram village, Mehsi Block, East Champaran, today. The programme focused on promoting judicious fertilizer use, soil health management, nutrient recycling, crop diversification and sustainable management of mango and litchi orchards.
The programme under Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026 emphasized soil-test-based nutrient management, balanced fertilization and sustainable orchard management to enhance mango and litchi productivity while maintaining long-term soil fertility. Farmers were sensitized to the importance of recycling organic resources such as crop residues, fallen leaves, farmyard manure and compost, along with the judicious use of mineral fertilizers.
The programme also highlighted intercropping and crop diversification as strategies to improve land-use efficiency, generate supplementary income and strengthen farmers’ livelihoods. Emphasis was placed on efficient resource utilization, reduced input costs, improved soil health and enhanced resilience to climatic and economic uncertainties. Interactive discussions addressed farmers’ challenges and promoted practical, economically viable and environmentally sustainable orchard management practices.
Through this initiative, ICAR-MGIFRI reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sustainable horticulture, soil health and farmers’ self-reliance in the mango- and litchi-growing regions of East Champaran, Bihar. A total of 29 farmers and participants attended the programme and interacted on improved orchard management and efficient utilization of locally available resources.
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