Bhiwandi MP asks farmers to switch to mechanised farming

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Press Trust of India Thane (Maha)
Last Updated : Jan 27 2016 | 9:57 AM IST
BJP leader and Bhiwandi Member of Parliament Kapil Patil has urged farmers in Thane and Palghar districts to switch to mechanised farming and cultivate vegetables.
Patil, who presented the "Krishi Gaurav Awards" at Wada in the Palghar district last evening, gave this suggestions as farmers are facing problems in paddy cultivation.
"I urge the farmers to switch to mechanised farming. I also request them to cultivate vegetables, fruits and other products which will bring in good revenue," he said.
BJP National council member Om Prakash Sharma and large number of farmers were present on the occasion.
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First Published: Jan 27 2016 | 9:57 AM IST