<div>BJP national President Amit Shah said that Central Government has initiated several steps to improve farming in the country. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>He was addressing organic farmers in Mandya today as part of his election campaign in Karnataka. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Appreciating the efforts of farmers following organic cultivation, Mr Shah said, use of chemical-based fertilisers has ruined the fertility of the soil. He assured them to set up exclusive agriculture markets for organic produce if Yeddyurappa comes to power. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Earlier in the day, Mr Shah visited the home of Rajendrappa and paid condolences. Rajendrappa was one of those farmers who committed suicide due to farming distress. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>In a press conference in Bengaluru today, State Home Minister Ramalingareddy accused BJP of false propaganda about the killing of Hindu activists in Karnataka. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>He asked as to why Mr Shah has not spoken about Sangh Parivar activists allegedly killing several members of PFI and SDPI in the state. <br />''</div>
News On AIR | March 31, 2018 7:42 PM
Centre initiated steps to improve farming: Amit Shah