Farm mechanisation key to boost crop output

BHUBANESWAR/KEONJHAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday emphasised the need for farm mechanisation in agriculture and said it plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity, reducing manual labour, optimising resource utilisation and minimising production costs.

Inaugurating the five-day regional exhibition on agricultural implements at Dharanidhar University playground in Keonjhar, the CM said climate change, unpredictable market and labour shortages hinder agricultural production. Farmers can overcome some of these challenges and increase efficiency, productivity and profitability by adopting modern agricultural machinery and technology.