Fifty farmers from East Singhbhum district have embarked on a week-long exposure visit to the Institute of Horticulture Technology, Greater Noida, under the National Horticulture Mission Scheme. The visit, organized by the District Horticulture Office, aims to familiarize farmers with modern and scientific farming techniques to enhance productivity and promote self-reliance. Project Director ITDA Dipankar Chaudhary flagged off the group from the Collectorate in the presence of District Horticulture Officer Anima Lakra, technical expert Anil Chaurasia, and other officials.
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh): Tour of Technology Park. Study of high-tech horticultural crops and protected cultivation. Introduction to hydroponics farming. Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh): Training on organic and natural farming methods.Baby corn production and processing in naturally ventilated polyhouses. Use of micro-irrigation systems.
Solan (Himachal Pradesh): Cultivation of exotic vegetables and flowers under polyhouses. Study of various fruit orchards and mushroom production techniques. Shimla (Himachal Pradesh): Visit to the Central Potato Research Institute for insights into advanced potato farming techniques.
The farmers will travel to Greater Noida by train and participate in a comprehensive program covering advanced horticultural practices. The itinerary includes a visit to the Technology Park in Greater Noida to study high-tech horticultural crops, protected cultivation, and hydroponics farming. In Ghaziabad, the farmers will receive training on organic and natural farming methods, baby corn production in naturally ventilated polyhouses, and the use of micro-irrigation systems. They will also visit Solan in Himachal Pradesh to learn about the cultivation of exotic vegetables and flowers under polyhouses, fruit orchards, and mushroom production techniques. The final leg of the tour will take them to Shimla, where they will visit the Central Potato Research Institute for advanced training on potato cultivation.
Speaking at the event, Project Director Dipankar Chaudhary highlighted the importance of the exposure visit in equipping farmers with modern, value-added farming techniques. He expressed hope that the initiative would significantly boost horticulture production in the district and contribute to the economic well-being of farmers. This effort underscores the government’s commitment to promoting sustainable and innovative agricultural practices among the farming community.
