Karnal, May 27 -- Haryana chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini on Monday urged the farmers to avoid excessive use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides in their crops. Motivating farmers to adopt natural farming, the CM said that this not only maintains the soil fertility, but also has a positive impact on the environment and health.

"To encourage natural farming, the Haryana government is providing subsidy of up to Rs.30,000 to farmers on the purchase of a desi cow, so that they can move towards sustainable agriculture by adopting cow-based organic methods," Saini said.

The CM was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Government Veterinary Polyclinic in Biholi village of Kurukshetra district. CM also announced Rs.21 lakh for ...