ICAR-CCARI organized Training Programme on “Improved Production and Processing technology of Cinnamon” for farmers 

  A  Training Programme, on “Improved Production and Processing technology of Cinnamon”, sponsored by Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD), Kozhikode, Kerala under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) was organized at ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa  on  29^th November 2022 for creating awareness about the potential for commercial cultivation of true cinnamon.

 

    Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR – CCARI, Goa, in his inaugural remarks not only highlighted the scope for commercial cultivation but also the health benefits of true cinnamon, besides throwing light on major countries contributing to the current global market. He urged the farmers to foresee and realize the potential future for cinnamon. Dr. V. Arunachala, Principal Scientist & In-charge, Horticulture Section, welcomed the dignitaries and participants.  Forty-five participants comprising of young graduates, spice farmers and the enthusiastic entrepreneurs alike were imparted the training for promoting cultivation of cinnamon for reaping the benefits in the years ahead.  

 

    The resource person, Dr. Subramanian P., Principal Scientist (Agron.), ICAR-CPCRI, Kasargod, enlightened the participants about all the aspects of improved production technology, especially, the Pentagon High density model for intercropping of cinnamon in coconut gardens for additional returns for sustainability of coconut gardens.

    One day training programme comprising of both technical and practical sessions on various aspects like production, propagation, bark extraction and processing of cinnamon leaf and bark was coordinated by Dr. A. R. Desai, with help of Dr. Sachin Tendulkar and Mr. Sanjeev Cuncolienkar, the progressive farmers, who were instrumental in planning the training.  The technical information imbibed by the participants of the training programme was evident in the feedback presented by the participants.     

 

    Technical Officers, Mrs. Pranjali Wadekar, Shri Omar de Souza, Shri Yoganand Gaude, Young Professionals and skilled supporting staff facilitated in coordinating the overall training programme and practical demonstrations.