Training Programme on Improved Cashew Cultivation Practices Conducted in Ampati, SWGH

Ampati, February 18: A training programme on improved cashew cultivation practices was successfully conducted at Circuit House, Ampati, on Tuesday. The programme was organized by the Multi Technology Testing Centre & Vocational Training Centre, College of Community Science, CAU, Imphal, and funded by ICAR-Directorate of Cashew Research. The event saw the participation of 50 cashew farmers from four C&RD Blocks of the South West Garo Hills District.

The training programme was graced by the Deputy Commissioner of South West Garo Hills District, Hema Nayak, as the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries in attendance included Dr. T.N. Ravi Prasad, Principal Scientist, Puttur, and Dr. Jyoti V. Vastrad, Dean of the College of Community Science, Tura, along with officials from various line departments who extended their support to the initiative.

This training programme aims to enhance the productivity and sustainability of cashew farming in the region, equipping farmers with the latest scientific knowledge and resources necessary to optimize yield and quality.

As part of the event, technical bulletins were released to provide farmers with essential knowledge on modern cashew cultivation techniques. Additionally, input supplies were distributed to the participating farmers to aid in the implementation of improved agricultural practices.

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Indian cricket fraternity mourns death of Dilip Doshi

New Delhi, June 24: A "heartbroken" Indian cricket fraternity...

Pant reprimanded by ICC for showing dissent at umpire’s decision

Leeds, June 24: India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has...

Anti-aircraft and AK ammo unearthed from Garo Hills jungle

Tura, June 24: A huge cache of ammunition, including...

IAF to get at least 6 Tejas jets by March: HAL Chief Sunil

New Delhi, June 24: The Indian Air Force will...

‘Vote theft in Maharashtra polls’: Rahul demands machine-readable digital voter rolls

New Delhi, June 24: Flagging alleged irregularities in the...

India should take diplomatic initiatives to stop Iran-Israel conflict: Mamata

Kolkata, June 24: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img