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UP CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Agriculture Growth: Lab to Land Success

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, alongside Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, emphasized the transformation of the farm sector through technology and field-level engagement at a regional conference. He noted that the state's agricultural growth rate has risen from 8% to 18%, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras have been revitalized to directly assist farmers. The Chief Minister highlighted increased paddy production and the goal of reducing input costs while boosting output. He also cited farmer Ram Sharan Verma as an example of successful farming despite limited formal education.

Key Points: UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Agriculture Growth: Lab to Land

  • Agriculture growth rate increased from 8% to 18% in UP
  • 69 Krishi Vigyan Kendras revived and engaging with farmers
  • Paddy production reaches 100 quintals per hectare
  • Focus on technology and reducing input costs
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath highlights agriculture growth, says lab has been taken to land

UP CM Yogi Adityanath, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlights 18% agriculture growth, technology use, and farmer engagement at a regional conference.

"The laboratory has now been successfully taken to the land—directly to the field. - Yogi Adityanath"

Lucknow, April 24

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, attended a Regional Agriculture Conference on Friday, where he emphasised the role of technology, institutional reforms, and field-level engagement in transforming the farm sector.

The Chief Minister noted that the focus has now shifted from mere policy formulation to implementation.

Addressing the gathering here, the Chief Minister said, "The country comprises various agro-climatic zones. If seminars and workshops are organised across these distinct zones, tangible results inevitably follow. The laboratory has now been successfully taken to the land--directly to the field."

He added that India already has sufficient resources, but what is needed is decisive leadership to drive initiatives forward. "When such initiatives are spearheaded by the Government of India, the state governments follow suit. We must provide opportunities to our farmers; they are ready and capable of delivering results," he said.

Recalling the situation in 2017, he said there were 69 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), many of which were on the verge of closure. "Up until that time, my experience with the Krishi Vigyan Kendras had not been positive. Today, however, every single Krishi Vigyan Kendra across Uttar Pradesh has achieved something significant. Nowadays, these scientists sit down and engage directly with the farmers," he said.

Highlighting agricultural progress in the state, he stated that Uttar Pradesh's agricultural growth rate has increased from 8 per cent to 18 per cent. "Since independence, the contribution of the agricultural sector to the economy has been on a steady decline. In the present day, technology can play a truly decisive role," he said.

CM Yogi further said that paddy production has reached 100 quintals per hectare, and the government's objective is to increase output while reducing input costs. Citing an example, he mentioned farmer Ram Sharan Verma, saying, "Ram Sharan Verma is merely a 10th-grade dropout, yet anyone wishing to master the art of farming could learn a great deal from him."

The Chief Minister also noted that areas which earlier produced only one crop annually are now yielding up to three crops, adding that farmers previously lacked a proper connecting link for guidance and information.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who works in agri-tech, I appreciate CM Yogi's emphasis on technology. The idea of taking the lab to the land is exactly what India needs. Paddy yield of 100 quintals per hectare is remarkable. But I wonder about sustainability—are we using too much water and fertilizers to achieve these numbers?
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Priya S
Finally someone acknowledging that farmers need direct engagement with scientists! My uncle is a farmer in western UP and he always complained that KVKs were just paperwork factories. Now he says scientists actually visit and suggest solutions. Still, input costs are skyrocketing—hope the government addresses that too. 😊
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Michael C
Impressive numbers—8% to 18% agricultural growth in UP is no small feat. But I'd like to see a breakdown: is this growth across all crops or just paddy and wheat? Also, what about farmers in rain-fed areas who don't have irrigation? They need attention too. Decisive leadership is good, but inclusive policies matter more.
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Vikram M
The triple-cropping achievement is commendable. In many parts of UP, farmers used to grow only one rain-fed crop. Now they're getting three—this is a real change. But I'm skeptical about the 100 quintals per hectare figure. Is that average or just top performers? Need transparency in data. Still, credit where due—CM Yogi and team are pushing hard.
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Ananya R
Happy to see agriculture getting the attention it deserves. My family owns farmland in eastern UP and I've seen the transformation—better seeds, direct contact with scientists, and now even weather alerts on phone. But the

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