‘Integrated Disease Management in Vegetable Crops’
Mysuru :
A free training programme for farmers on ‘Integrated Disease Management in Vegetable Crops’ was jointly organised by Krishi Jnana Vijnana Vedike (KJVV) and Lions Club of Mysore Heritage City recently.
Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura, the Founder of KJVV and Rajyotsava Awardee, addressed the farmers on how to grow vegetable and fruit crops scientifically without the indiscriminate usage of chemical fertilisers and pesticides.
He elaborated the harmful effects of these not only on the health of consumers but also on the farmer’s cost of production and suggested practical ways to avoid them.
He stressed the importance of using disease-resistant varieties, bio-control agents and environmental-friendly practices of cultivation to get maximum yield.
Dr. Vasanth Kumar suggested farmers to utilise his free plant clinic service in order to increase their productivity and yield.
More than fifty farmers from various parts of the district participated. A few progressive farmers shared their views and ideas during the session.
Dr. Lakshimipathigowda (former Deputy Director General of ICRISAT), Jayaprakash (Public Relations Officer of DRDO), Bannur Narayan (Farmer Leader) and Ln. Jai Prakash (Lions Club of Mysore Heritage City) were among the distinguished guests. KJVV Director D. Bharath and Scientists Dr. Harish, Dr. Yogesh and Dr. Chandrashekar were also present.
For any crop problems, suggestions and information on upcoming training prog., contact Dr. Harish on Mob: 98806-22979 or Dr. Chandrashekar on Mob: 97393-85165.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / December 15th, 2015