Agriculture Minister Launches E-Magazine to Enhance Scientific Farming Practices
Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu has introduced the 'Pashusamvardhaka Margadarshini' e-magazine aimed at providing farmers with scientific guidance and modern practices. This initiative seeks to transform the livestock sector into a profitable, technology-driven enterprise. The minister highlighted that approximately 25 lakh farmers in the state are involved in dairy, small livestock, and backyard poultry, contributing to a Gross Value Added of Rs 1.76 lakh crore in 2025-26. Despite the sector's growth, challenges such as traditional practices, labor shortages, fodder scarcity, and rising feed costs persist. The e-magazine, accessible via the SMILE platform and WhatsApp groups, will offer insights on animal health, nutrition, management, marketing, and government schemes.