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Mini Portable Rain Shelter project step toward modern farming: Kerala minister

Kannur, Apr 1 (UNI) Kerala Minister for Agriculture P Prasad on Tuesday said the "Mini Portable Rain Shelter" is considered a step toward modern farming method.
The minister was speaking while inaugurating two such shelters including "Mini Portable Rain shelter and Thalassery Block Mushroom Village" established under the leadership of Pinarayi Grama Panchayat and Krishi Bhavan, at Pachapoyika.
Minister Prasad emphasised that farmers currently sell their products at prevailing market prices. To take control of pricing, they must adopt farming techniques that facilitate value-added production. He also highlighted Pinrayi Grama Panchayat's growing prominence in Kerala due to its smart farming initiatives.
Developed by the Pinarayi Karshika Karma Sena (Pinarayi Agricultural Task Force) with the support of Pinarayi Krishi Bhavan, the Mini Portable Rain Shelter addresses land constraints that hinder cultivation. This innovation enables individuals to grow pesticide-free vegetables within a compact 10-square-meter space, irrespective of weather conditions .
Designed for flexibility, the shelter's detachable and reassemble-able parts allow it to be relocated as needed. This initiative promotes organic farming and aims to ensure agricultural prosperity in every household. Aspart of the inaugural funciton, " Pinarayi Chengathi's, a ten member group produced 25 items with mushrooms and sale through the stalls . This group will sale their projects like Pisa, Burger, Mushroom Kizhi, Mushroom Pathal and Pasths for public function and small shops . UNI AK SSP
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