Due to the fact that harvesting of winter crops (rabi) may resume in the coming days, the IKAR government agency for agricultural research on Saturday asked farmers to observe social distance and precautions when working with agricultural machinery and labor in the field.

To address any emerging issues related to crop, livestock and fisheries management, farmers should consult and contact agrarian scientists at Krishi Vigyan Kendras, IKAR research institutes and state agricultural universities for timely advice.

Direct speech: “The crisis caused by the epidemic coincided with the harvest season of winter food crops such as wheat, millet, legumes, oilseeds and other crops. We must take precautions as we will collect cereals, fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs and fish, ”the statement said the Director General of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (IKAR) Trilochan Mohapatra. Likewise, proper sanitation must be used to ensure harvesting, he said, adding simple measures to wash his hands with soap, rubbing alcohol and maintaining a personal isolation distance and proper cleaning of shared equipment.

It is time to strictly follow the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to maintain personal hygiene and isolation of each person to stop the spread of this disease and create a threat to society.

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