Hyderabad: An awareness workshop for innovative farmers on oil palm cultivation was organized in Kothapeta, Hyderabad, under the chairmanship of Dodda Sambareddy, Innovative Farmer and Marketing Manager, JSM Agri Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Speaking at the event, P. Veera Reddy, Managing Director of Agbiotech, elaborated on practical challenges in oil palm cultivation. Sharing his personal experiences, he highlighted the potential issues farmers may face and provided insights on overcoming them. He emphasized that oil palm cultivation is a low-risk venture and recommended intercropping with crops like banana and cocoa to enhance profitability.
Guruvareddy, President of the Nalgonda District Oil Palm Growers Association, addressed the gathering, urging farmers to avoid undue stress and focus on reducing cultivation costs. He encouraged model farmers to share their hard-earned experiences to inspire others, stressing that farming should be a joyful and fulfilling endeavor. “Let us all support and empower farmers,” he remarked, advocating for collective efforts to uplift the farming community.
Key Guests in Attendance:
1. Guruvareddy, President, Nalgonda District Oil Palm Growers Association
2. P. Veera Reddy, Managing Director, Agbiotech
3. Obulreddy, South India Regional Manager, Saraswathi Agro Chemicals
4. Muralikrishna, Satyendra Racharla Oil Palm Tools, Tadepallygudem
5. Karnati Lingareddy, Former University Board Member, Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Hyderabad
6. Kumaraswamy and Ramreddy, Retired Deputy Directors, Agricultural Department
7. Dodda Prathap Reddy, DNR Educational Trust, Hyderabad
8. Progressive Oil Palm Growers: Nagireddy Narenderreddy, Erasani Narasimhareddy, Varaprasadarao, Yadagirreddy, Venkatreddy, K. Vegeyendranathreddy, Varala Mohanreddy, Nallu Shankarreddy, Madam Bharathreddy, R. Ramalingareddy, Chamala Jaipal Reddy, Sambhu Naidu
9. Girunathareddy, Vermi Compost Unit
10. Neem Cake Manufacturers
The workshop provided a platform for farmers to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge, fostering sustainable practices in oil palm cultivation.
