Birsa Agriculture University (BAU) Vice Chancellor, ON Singh on Thursday said that vegetable production is the most efficient medium in increasing the income of farmers and latest vegetable production technology has an important contribution in doubling the income of farmers in the Country. The scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) will have to make the farmers aware of the importance of off-season vegetable production and proper and timely use of advanced techniques in profitable farming of horticultural crops, he added.
Singh said this on the occasion of the conclusion of four-day training programme organized on 'Doubling farmers' income from horticulture technology'.
“Special attention should be paid to the revival of mother plant nurseries in every KVK and to plant material and nursery production. Tissue culture technology should be improved. To accelerate the development of the garden area at the district level, take cooperation from the local Harp Palandu and scientists of the Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology. Try to incorporate the programs of National Horticulture Mission in the activities of the Centre,” said Singh.
A total of 30 scientists working in KVKs in 23 districts related to the subject of garden, plant protection, soil science and agricultural engineering participated in the training.
Among the participants, Dr Kiran Singh, Dr Aarti Ekka and EVP Pandey described the information of innovative horticultural technology, fertilization and water management by the HARP scientists as very useful under the guidance of Principal Scientist of Harp Palandu. On the occasion, training certificates were given to the KVK scientists by the Vice Chancellor and the guests.
Speaking on the occasion Director Extension Education, Dr Jagarnath Oraon said that this training was organized with the aim of accelerating the development of the horticulture sector in the State. On the instructions of the Vice-Chancellor, 2-3 training sessions for profitable agriculture will be organized for KVK Scientists by the month of February.
Additional Director, Extension Education, Dr S Karmakar talked about giving priority to organic farming of horticultural crops and mushroom production among the farmers.
HARP Scientist, Dr Vikas Das said that KVK is an effective medium of technology transfer in the districts and farmers will benefit from proper technical guidance to the farmers by the centers.