ICAR Farmer FIRST Programme

In June 2026, as part of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan–2026, the ICAR–Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute, Motihari, organised a farmer awareness and capacity-building programme in East Champaran, Bihar, under the Farmer FIRST Programme to promote sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture.

What is Farmer FIRST Programme?

  • Farmer FIRST (Farm, Innovations, Resources, Science and Technology) is a flagship programme launched by ICAR in 2016.
  • It marks a shift from the conventional top-down extension approach to a farmer-centric and participatory model of agricultural development.

Objectives

  • Strengthening Farmer–Scientist Interface
  • Participatory Technology Development
  • Improving Livelihood Security
  • Promoting Resource Efficiency
  • Ensuring Social Inclusion
  • Building Institutional Linkages

Significance

  • Promotes climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture.
  • Integrates ....
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