Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Khordha in Collaboration with ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar & Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd, Bhubaneswar organized a Training-cum-Exposure visit on “Agriculture & Allied Sectors” for the farmers of Puri, Nayagarh and Khordha district at the Training Hall of KVK,Khordha, from 18-20 March,2024. Dr. Pramoda Kumar Sahoo, Director, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar graced this occasion as Chief Guest.
In his inaugural address, he applauded the collaborative efforts of IFFCO with KVK,Khordha in promoting nano-fertilizer and organic fertilizer for enhancing crop productivity among the farmers of Khordha district of Odisha. He also stressed upon the use of Nano fertilizers through drones in fish farming and its impact on fish and human health. Dr. Harapriya Nayak, Sr.Scientist and Head, KVK- Khordha urged the trainees to adopt organic farming practices for good quality produce, conserve biodiversity and ecological balance. Sh. S.R. Hati, Asst.Field Manager, IFFCO,Bhubaneswar welcomed the guest and the participants. He outlined the objective of the training and IFFCO’s activity based on Biofertilizer and IFFCO’S specialty Fertilizer application in field crops. Dr. A.K.Sahoo, SMS(Fishery Science) briefed about composite fish culture and fish seed production. Ms. Sukanti Behera,CTO (Home Science) imparted knowledge on cultivation and value addition of mushroom. The trainees will acquire knowledge on enhancement of soil fertility through organic based products, Integrated Pest and Disease Management, Integrated Nutrient Management, backyard poultry farming, vegetable cultivation etc. One day exposure visit for the participants will be organized to ICARCIFA for better understanding of the latest advancements in Fisheries sector. The programme was attended by 40 farmers from Puri, Nayagarh and Khordha district of Odisha.
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