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Director of Extension R R Patil said the theme of this year’s mela will be ‘Use nutricereals: Save Health’. Dharwad: The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad is getting ready to host the 30th edition of the four-day Krishi Mela-2018 from September 22. The mela will also feature an exhibition on farmers’ innovations, agro-forestry, bio-fuel crops and improved livestock breeds. Fruits and flower show and soil and water analysis and exhibition of value-added products of millets, dog and cattle show will be added attractions.The sprawling UAS campus will have nearly 450 stalls which will showcase farm equipment.The ‘Shrestha Krishika' (Best farmer) and 'Shrestha Krishi Mahile' (Best farmwoman) awards will be presented to farmers from 10 districts of North Karnataka. Demonstration of organic farming systems, integrated farming systems for sustainable agriculture, nutrient management, bio-fertilizer and soil health care, will also be organized.Seminars, workshops and live demonstrations on dry land technologies for enhancement of yield, models on rain water harvesting, ground water recharging, water conservation practices and water shed development activities will be organized during the mela.Eminent scientists, researchers and progressive farmers will interact with farmers and exchange information on new technologies available in the market for taking up hassle-free cultivation..