ICAR-CCARI participated in one day workshop on black pepper cultivation
ICAR-CCARI participated in one day workshop on black pepper cultivation
ICAR-CCARI participated in the one day workshop on black pepper cultivation at Ravindra Bhavan, Sakhali on 1st July 2016 organized by Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Goa. Shri. Pramod Sawant, Hon'ble MLA, Sakhali and Chairman, GSIDC was the chief guest of the programme.
During inaugural session he urged farmers to seek information on advanced technologies on black pepper cultivation. Dr. Narendra Pratap Singh, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa stressed on preparation of the action plan based on the crop calendar and to undertake such kinds of programme at different subdivisions. He also urged on collaborative actions for popularising improved technologies. Further, he emphasized on production of the planting material in the State of Goa itself through participation of farmers, Department of Agriculture and ICAR-CCARI.
Technical presentations were made by Dr. R. Ramesh, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology) and Dr. Gopal Mahajan, Scientist (Soil Sciences) on disease management and nutrient management in black pepper respectively. Dr. Rajeev, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IISR, Calicut also made a presentation on different aspects of black pepper cultivation.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-CCARI also arranged an exhibition on black pepper for the farmers and visitors at the event. Nearly hundred farmers attended the programme.