The “Farmers’ Program on Precision Farming” was successfully organized at RIWATCH, Khinjili, on June 30, 2025. This initiative aimed to educate and empower local farmers with advanced agricultural techniques for improved productivity and sustainability. The training session was conducted by Ms. Seema Mudigere, a postgraduate in Horticulture from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.

A total of 18 farmers participated in the program, representing the villages of Meka, New Abali, and Balek. The session introduced them to various practices such as seed treatment methods, weed management in fruits crops and vegetable crops by using of weed mates, including drip irrigation, rain water harvesting and using of Integrated pest chemical on horticulture crops.

The interaction was highly engaging, with farmers sharing their local challenges and receiving tailored advice. Practical demonstrations and Q&A sessions added to the richness of the program. RIWATCH continues to support such initiatives to bridge traditional knowledge with modern science for the benefit of local communities.