ICAR-KVK North Goa Organized Farmers-Scientist Interaction Program and Field Visit at Goa Velha’
ICAR-KVK North Goa Organized Farmers-Scientist Interaction Program and Field Visit at Goa Velha’
ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), North Goa, ICAR-CCARI, Goa organized a Farmers-Scientist Interaction Program at Goa Velha on 31st January 2025, aimed at enhancing the knowledge and practices of local farmers.
Dr. Udharwar S. V., SMS (Animal Science) led a session focused on the scientific management of piggery and goat farming. He stressed the importance of adopting biosecurity measures to prevent the outbreak of various diseases that can affect livestock, providing valuable insights to farmers on maintaining healthier, more productive animals.
Mr. Rahul Kumar, SMS (Agronomy), addressed key topics related to vegetable cultivation and paddy nursery management. He also provided guidance on disease and insect management in vegetables, and shared effective methods for managing Mango Mealy Bugs, a common pest affecting mango crops in the region.
As part of the program, KVK experts visited the piggery farm of Mrs. Berta and the vegetable fields of Mr. Agnelo. During these visits, they offered personalized advice on implementing biosecurity measures and integrated pest management strategies, ensuring that farmers received practical, hands-on guidance.
A total of 8 farmers, including 2 female and 6 male participants, benefited from the program, gaining valuable insights that they can directly apply to their farming practices. The event was effectively coordinated by Dr. Udharwar S. V. and Mr. Rahul Kumar, who worked together to make the program informative and impactful for the local farming community.