Date: 28th February, 2025
Time of training: 9.30 AM to 5:30 PM
Last date of receipt of application: 27th February, 2025
Venue: Committee Room, CoE on Protected Cultivation (Block-1), ICAR-IIHR
Course Director: Dr Safeena S. A.
Course Convenor: Dr. Shankara Hebbar
Course Co-Directors: Dr. Kalaivanan D.& Dr. Shilpa Shree K.G.
Course Co-ordinators: Dr. M.V. Dhananjaya, CEO, BESST-HORT
Objectives of the training
To impart training on Hi-tech farming techniques in different Horticultural crops
Prospects of the training
The participants shall be trained on the theory and practical aspects of different hi-tech farming techniques with hands-on demonstration
Scope of training
The training helps in familiarizing the participants about various hi-tech farming techniques viz., Hydroponics [Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), Deep Flow Technique (DFT)], NFT with wick system, Vertical NFT system, Aeroponics, Aquaponics and Deep water culture, Horizontal Wick Technique, Vertical aggregate wick system, Vertical farming with wick system and Commercial Vertical farming in different crops Hands on training on different hi-tech farming techniques
To encourage farming in urban and peri-urban spaces.
Who are eligible?
Anybody interested in hi-tech farming techniques of horticultural crops can apply for this training.
• All as prizing entrepreneurs including agricultural and horticultural graduates, Diploma holders in horticulture, professional, SHG women, Homemakers & anybody interested to explore the world of Hydroponics and Vertical Farming to generate income and employment or as hobby.
Agricultural and Horticultural Faculty from various Colleges/Universities, Students from disciplines of Agriculture / Horticulture, Various Government Departments, Farmers, Entrepreneurs, Urban and Peri-urban dwellers are eligible to apply for the workshop.
How to apply?
Registration link: https://forms.gle/hn DiMxq3fe5uXhPt7 Charges for training: Rs. 1,000/- for Offline;
Registration is compulsory
Training fees includes snacks, tea, lunch & certificate.
Contact Details: BESST-HORT: 7760883948, 8028466202, IVR No: 9403891704
& 9353399288. Mail ID: bessthort@gmail.com & BESST-HORT
website: www.bessthort.in
About BESST-HORT:
BESST-HORT is a Technology Business Incubator of ICAR-IIHR, Catalyzed& supported by NSTEDB Division, DST, Gol, New Delhi.
Organized by
BESST-HORT and CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE – PROTECTED CULTIVATION, ICAR-IHR, BENGALURU
