Additional centres likely to be set up for seed distribution
The Hindu
Minister Shettar says relaxation will be given to farming activities
Minister for Large and Medium Industries Jagadish Shettar has said that despite the lockdown there are no restrictions on farm activities in the district and, if required, more centres will be set up for seed distribution in addition to the existing 27 such centres. Speaking to presspersons after holding a review meeting with officials of agriculture and horticulture at Indira Glass House in Hubballi on Monday, Mr. Shettar said that with good rainfall in the district, farm activities have begun and the lockdown will be not of any hindrance to them. He said that the meeting was held for facilitating farm activities amid lockdown. Already, farmers have prepared land for sowing and from Tuesday, seeds will be distributed.
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