World Coconut day celebrations at ICAR-CCARI Old Goa
World Coconut day celebrations at ICAR-CCARI Old Goa
World Coconut day is celebrated around the world to recognize the
contributions of coconut farmers on 2 Sep of every year. It was
celebrated by ICAR-CCARI Old Goa with support from ICAR-AICRP on
Palms-Goa centre and ICAR-KVK North Goa and coconut farmers and
entrepreneurs from 30 Aug to 2 Sep 2018. An exhibition of coconut
varieties, climbing machine, products was displayed at KVK Norh Goa
during the training program on Virgin coconut oil during 30-31 Aug 2018.
Ms Sunetra Talaulikar SMS (Home Science) ICAR-KVK North Goa, explained
the production of virgin coconut oil during the two days. The
valedictory function of the program was chaired by Dr EB Chakurkar
Director (A) ICAR-CCARI Old Goa. Dr Jenifer Kamat Chairperson (Women’s
wing) of Goa chamber of Commerce and Industries graced the occasion as
chief guest. Mr HRC Prabhu, the Program coordinator (A) graced the
occasion. During 1 Sep 2018, an off
campus training was organized at Mardol village Panchayat near Ponda to
15 coconut farmers. The program was chaired by Dr EB Chakurkar Director
(A) ICAR-CCARI Old Goa and graced by village panchayat officials and the
progressive farmer Mr Sanjiv Cuncolikar. Dr V Arunachalam Principal
Scientist (Horticulture) explained the varieties, hybrids of coconut and
briefed the mother palms selection and nursery management aspects. The
exhibition of coconut varieties, climbing machine, products was made to
the farmers. Later, demonstrations of coconut climbing machine and root
feeding technique were made to the farmers.
During 2 Sep 2018, another off campus training was organized at Cotigao village, Canacona Taulk, South Goa. The function was attended by 65 coconut farmers and other villagers. The program was graced by presence of the surpanch and members of village panchayat and Mr Dhilan Velip, progressive farmer. Dr V Arunachalam Principal Scientist (Horticulture) explained the various aspects of coconut cultivation to the farmers. The practical session consisted on demo on use of coconut tree climbing device and root feeding technique. The farmers actively interacted with the experts and clarified their doubts on various aspects of coconut cultivation and utilization during the event.
During 1-2 Sep, nearly 20 persons attempted the climbing coconut palms using climbing device at Canacona and Ponda. Dr V Arunachalam Principal Scientist (Horticulture) & In-charge ICAR-AICRP on Palms-Goa centre coordinated the activities and explained the farmers and entrepreneurs during the four days of the event.