A five-day specialised training course on agroforestry and land management for the farmers of Bihar concluded at the Forest Research Institute on Friday. Thirty farmers from Bihar and one from UP underwent the training which was sponsored by Bihar Forest Department.
FRI director PP Bhojvaid emphasised that agroforestry practices are also changing to keep up with the changing scenarios. He stressed on the need for enhancement in productivity on a limited piece of land. Agroforestry is helpful in employment generation in Bihar and other states like Haryana. The gap of demand and supply specially, fodder, fuel and timber can be filled through agroforestry. “Today, wood based industries are flourishing day by day in every state and Bihar may be a State of wood based industries. The marketing channels for agroforestry produce are necessary and this training will be helpful for improving livelihood and the solution of marketing issues for the farmers,” said Bhojvaid.
FRI Extension Division head Jayshree Ardey said that the participants improved their skills with guidance from subject experts. She also emphasised on promotion of agroforestry in Bihar State.