Kalchini Farmers Pioneer Tech-Driven Alternative Farming, Attracting Global Experts

• Australian agricultural scientists visit Mendabari, Kalchini, to observe innovative farming methods.
• Local farmers are successfully cultivating alternative crops like mustard and maize using mechanical methods, moving away from traditional farming.
• Foreign delegates from Australia, Bhutan, and Nepal inspected farms in Kalchini Block, observing techniques and interacting with farmers.
• Farmers are using mechanical planting without prior land cultivation and managing challenges from wild animals in jungle-surrounded areas.
• The visit, organized by Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, included representatives from ACIAR and the University of Adelaide, highlighting the benefits of modern technology in remote areas.