Rohtak, Oct. 23 -- Union agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Shivraj Chouhan on Thursday said protecting the dignity and self-respect of farmers and farming remained a top priority of the Centre, asserting that he considered himself a servant of farmers and would not allow their honour to be compromised.

Addressing a Kisan Chaupal at Taraori in Haryana's Karnal district, where he formally launched the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan', in presence of Haryana agriculture and farmers welfare minister Shyam Singh Rana, the Union minister said serving farmers was his greatest form of worship.

He called for a balance between modern agricultural practices and traditional knowledge to protect soil health while ensuring that farming remain...