22th–26th July, Barrackpore

ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibers organised a 5-day skill development training programme from 22-26 July 2024, on ‘Preparation of Organic and Natural Farming Inputs for Sustainable Agriculture’ for farmers and rural youth.

 Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Pr. Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, emphasised the significance of natural and organic farming in the current agriculture scenario.

The programme was organised through interaction-based training sessions covering various topics delivered by different Subject Matter Specialists from ICAR-KVK and scientists of the institute.  The training included the method demonstration on the preparation of biostimulants for natural farming, vermicomposting, mass multiplication of Azolla, preparation of neem-based pesticides, installation of sticky traps and pheromone traps, field application, and mass multiplication of biocontrol agents.

Participants visited the ICAR-KVK farm to witness demonstrations on advanced crop and animal husbandry technologies.

A total of 30 farmers participated in the training program.

(Source: ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibers, Barrackpore)