World Coconut day celebrations at ICAR-CCARI Old Goa
World Coconut day celebrations at ICAR-CCARI Old Goa
World Coconut day is observed worldwide to recognize the contributions
of coconut farmers on 2 Sep of every year. It was celebrated at
ICAR-CCARI Old Goa with support from ICAR-AICRP on Palms-Goa centre and
ICAR-KVK North Goa and ICAR-CCARI Old Goa on 4 Sep 2017. The inaugural
ceremony was held at conference hall in the forenoon chaired by Dr EB
Chakurkar Director (A) ICAR-CCARI Old Goa. Dr V Arunachalam Principal
Scientist (Horticulture) & In-charge ICAR-AICRP on Palms-Goa centre and
Mr RS Joshi from Directorate of Agriculture Government of Goa graced the
occasion.
The technical session consisted of six lectures by experts and practical
demonstrations and field visits.
About 25 farmers from various parts of the state participated
in the function. During the technical session, Mr Ragunath S Joshi
briefed the farmers about various schemes and subsidies of the state
government and central government through coconut development board. Dr
AR Desai Sr Scientist (Horticulture) explained various options
available in coconut to include intercrops to augment the income. Dr MJ
Gupta Scientist (Agricultural structres and process engineering)
explained the mechanization in coconut cultivation with special
reference to climbing devices. Dr V Arunachalam Principal Scientist
(Horticulture) explained the varieties, hybrids of coconut and briefed
the mother palms selection and nursery management aspects.
Dr S Priya devi Sr Scientist (Horticulture) briefed the various
fruit crops suitable for intercropping in coconut garden. Ms
Sunetra Talaulikar SMS (Home Science) ICAR-KVK North Goa, explained the
value addition aspects of coconut with special reference to virgin
coconut oil. The practical session consisted on demo on use of coconut
tree climbing device, root feeding and manure application. The
farmers actively interacted with the experts and clarified their doubts
on various aspects of coconut cultivation and utilization.