Shri Adrushya Kadsiddheshwar Swami, Siddhagiri Math and Siddhagiri Gurukul Foundation, Kolhapur Maharashtra, Shri Kan Singh Nirwan, Progressive Farmer, Rajasthan; Shri G. Satish Babu, Progressive Farmer, Andhra Pradesh; Smt. Kosireddy Lavanya Ramana Reddy, Progressive Farmer, Telangana; and Dr. Sambhaji D Nalkar, Head, KVK, Tuniki, Medak interacted with the participants of 114 FOCARS at ICARNAARM, Hyderabad on July 20, 2025. This session was organized as a part of the course schedule of 114 FOCARS in order to provide a platform wherein the budding scientists could learn from the personal achievements of the progressive farmers and gain insights about emerging issues in contemporary agriculture. Shri Adrushya Kadsiddheshwar Swami shared his inspiring journey of establishing an organic farm, motivated trainees by narrating his experience in adopting innovative scientific farming practices. Dr. Gopal Lal, Director, ICAR-NAARM expressed gratitude to all the progressive farmers and urged the probationers to support the growing needs of organic farming communities. Shri Kan Singh Nirwan elaborated on his natural farming methods and the integration of indigenous practices. Shri G. Satish Babu explained the participants about his indigenous cattle-based farming system, highlighting its benefits for health. Smt. Kosireddy Lavanya Ramana Reddy shared her remarkable achievements in transition of her farm from chemical to organic nature, including her success story of cultivating organic chilli and establishing it as a promising chilli brand for marketing. Dr. Sambhaji D. Nalkar discussed his services with tribal farmers and his efforts to enhance their livelihoods. R. Venkattakumar and Dr. Umesh Hudedamani organized the event.
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