Distribution of bio-agents to ST farmers of Canacona Taluk on 25 May 2022

    An awareness meeting was conducted at Satorlim, Gaodogrim village, Canacona Taluk to the ST farmers on 25-05-2022 in the presence of Zonal Agricultural Officer, Canacona. Dr. R. Ramesh, Principal Scientist from ICAR-CCARI delivered a talk on the use of the bio-agents in crops like paddy, vegetables and black pepper for plant health management. Application of bio-agents through various methods was explained and bio-agent application as seed treatment was demonstrated to the farmers. Questions and concerns of farmers on plant disease management were addressed in the meeting. Thirty ST farmers participated in the programme. Bio-agents viz. talc formulation of Trichoderma, Goa Bio-1, Goa Bio-2 and capsule formulations worth of Rs. 0.96 lakh were distributed to the ST farmers.