In a move to protect the region’s agricultural future against volatile weather patterns and effects of climate change, the Department of Horticulture and Plantation Crops hosted a farmers’ seminar here at the Rural Training Centre in Amaravathi Pudur.

The event, titled “Cultivation Technologies for Horticultural Crops Adapted to Climate Change,” was inaugurated by the Minister for Natural Resources, Minerals and Mines T.K. Prabhu.

Highlighting the government’s commitment to grass-roots agricultural support, he delivered a keynote address and distributed welfare assistance worth ₹19.78 lakh to 39 beneficiaries under the aegis of the National Horticulture Mission.

Addressing the gathering of local farmers, agronomy experts, and policymakers, Dr. Prabhu emphasised the urgent need to integrate smart technologies into traditional farming to counter shifting environmental conditions.

Leading scientists and professors from the Chettinad Agriculture College and Research Institute, alongside experts from the Karaikudi Sethu Bhaskara Agricultural Foundation, spearheaded technical sessions, offering actionable strategies on crop resilience and sustainable soil health.

The event also carved out a unique space for peer-to-peer learning, allowing seasoned farmers to share hard-earned field insights with fellow growers.

Further, a specialised exhibition curated by horticulture officials showcased modern agricultural tools and climate-adaptive crop varieties.