Bagalkote: District in-charge RB Thimmapura has expressed his belief that vegetables with special medicinal properties from India should be sold globally. He made this statement while inaugurating a three-day plant festival at the main horticulture research extension center of the University of Horticulture Sciences.
Minister Thimmapura raised concerns about the common use of poisonous chemicals in vegetable crops, noting that even crops traditionally considered safe, like corn (jawari), are being adulterated. He emphasized the need for attention to be given to growing vegetables organically and exporting them to other countries.
The minister suggested implementing a system where farmers can sell their vegetables directly from their place of cultivation at a fair price. This, he believes, would encourage farmers to grow organic vegetables without adulteration or chemical use.
Rajya Sabha member Narayana Bandage highlighted that this is the first university of horticultural sciences in the state and stressed the importance of guiding farmers through beneficial research on different plant varieties.
During the event, information was provided on various saplings available for sale, including lemon, custard apple, chiku, mango, guava, violet, tamarind, dragon fruit saplings, and medicinal saplings.
Several dignitaries were present at the event, including Chancellor Vishnuvardhana and Research Director H.P. Maheswarappa.