On-Field Training cum Demonstration on Advanced Cultivation Practices in Fruit and Flower Crops
On-Field Training cum Demonstration on Advanced Cultivation Practices in Fruit and Flower Crops
A training programme on “Advanced Cultivation Practices in Fruit and Flower Crops” under “Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav” programme was organised on December 29, 2015 at Surla Viilage, Bicholim Taluka, Goa by Dr. (Mrs.) S. Priya Devi and Dr. (Mrs.) Safeena S.A. Farmers from Devulwada, Joshi Bhat etc from Surla Village who are interested in the cultivation of fruit and flower crops participated in the training programme with high enthusiasm. Lectures on “Adoption of Advanced Practices in Fruit and Flower Crop Cultivation” were given by Dr. S. Priya Devi and Dr. Safeena S.A. Further there was hands-on training cum field demonstration on advanced practices of cultivation in fruit and flower crops. Adoption of Systematic planting methods in rose and package of practices that need to be followed for rose cultivation was demonstrated during the training. Further systematic planting in pineapple, bavistin drenching, desuckering and gap filling, flower regulation using ethrel etc was demonstrated in old pineapple plantation. The training ended with visit to farmer’s field at various locations in Surla village.