New Delhi, June 15 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday operated a tiller and applied cow dung manure in a field at his private residence in Nagla Tarai, Khatima, as he called for wider adoption of traditional and organic farming practices.

His mother, Bishna Devi, accompanied him during the activity.

Speaking on the occasion, Dhami said farming remained central to India's culture and rural economy and stressed the importance of integrating modern agricultural technology with traditional practices.

He said natural methods such as the use of cow dung manure could improve soil fertility while also supporting environmental conservation.

The Chief Minister urged farmers to reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers a...