Along with World Bank representative Himesh Patel, the team members enquired about the process of soil testing, paddy procurement and supply of seeds, fertilisers and pesticides to the farmers. Hence, the Ethiopian government is more interested in implementing the system, which has been followed in Andhra Pradesh to benefit their farmers. The team members interacted with the farmers of Gollapudi, Rayanapad, and Pydurapadu and enquired about the best-cultivating systems that are being implemented by the government. The team also visited stalls arranged by Horticultural department and enquired about horticultural farming. Agricultural department Vijayawada Division Assistant Director B Venkateswara Rao, Vijayawada Rural Agricultural Officer B Ranganath Babu, Horticultural Assistant Director Balaji, Project Director Subhani, Animal Husbandry AD O Rajasekhar, VS D Harish and others accompanied the Ethiopian team.

Source: Ethiopian News June 21, 2023 02:10 UTC