MARGAO
A workshop on scientific aspect of coconut cultivation was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra in association with Zonal Agriculture Office and Agricultural Technology Management Agency South Goa at the Chinchinim Church Hall premises.
Fr Alex J D’Souza, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Hope Church, Chinchinim was the Chief Guest.
Sarpanch of VP Chinchinim Inacina Rebello, Sarpanch VP Chinchinim, Dy Sarpanch Valentino Barretto, Marcus D’Mello Coordinator of Village Development Committee attended the programme inaugural function. The programme was compered by Rosario Rebello.
Anil Noronha, scientist in Horticulture spoke on cultivation aspects in coconut cultivation. He covered points on selection of seedlings, coconuts, planting and digging of pits, fertiliser and irrigation, Harvesting.
Girish Kenkre, scientist in plant protection spoke on pest and disease management in coconut trees. He covered topics of different pest and disease like attack of Rhinocerous Beetle, Red Palm Weevil. Leaf eating Caterpillar, Bud Rot, Stem Bleeding and Ganoderma Wilt affecting coconut trees and their control measures.
Swapnil Sukhtankar, soil chemist spoke on soil sampling technique and how to draw a soil sample.
Hrishikesh Pawar, scientist in fisheries spoke on ornamental fish rearing as allied activity to double income of farmers.
Kashinath Naik, organic management expert spoke on different organic methods available for curing pest and diseases of coconut.
Shariff Furtado Zonal Agriculture Officer explained to the farmers various schemes of the Directorate of Agriculture.
There was also sale of Hybrid coconut seedlings by Deejay Farms Sanguem at the venue.
