Agriculture has been the primary source of income for the majority of Indians for centuries.It has played a key role in the development of Human civilization.With the industrialization and the recent IT revolution in the country,many jobs are created in Towns and Cities.So the talented youngsters are traveling to towns,cities and even to other countries for a better life.As a result the literacy rate has increased, unemployment has come down, average Middle class income has gone up.Great.But who will take care of Agriculture.Their parents,who at present stay in the villages.After them,who?
Of course, a Manager in Oracle,Bangalore cannot come to Gudipala and start cultivation himself.So, its time to think and do smart cultivation,rather than a hardcore approach, which our ancestors have been following for decades and decades.Some of the factors we need to consider are :Type of land,rainfall or availability of water, initial cost,labour etc.,
ATMA-Agriculture Technology Management AgencyGoverment has setup agencies called ATMA at district levels to guide the farmers in a region for a sustainable agricultural development.For mote details:ATMAChittoor being the head quarters also has an ATMA agency in the Kanipakam Road.Please visit this website for clear view of the activites carries out by them and the kind of guidance one can expect from your nearest ATMA:ATMA Chittoor అన్నదాత తెలుగు
Eenadu, the largest circulated daily in Telugu, runs a dedicated magazine for Agriculture called Annadata.