ONE DAY TRAINING CUM FIELD DAY PROGRAM HELD FOR FARMERS AT SATARI, by Abdulla Khan, Valpoi

VALPOI: ICAR Research Complex for Goa in collaboration with Directorate of Agriculture today held Training cum Field day program on Rice based Cropping system at Zagoti Nature farm located at Bhirodem.  Those present on the occasion were Director of Agriculture, Mr Satish Tendulkar Director of ICAR, Mr N.P Singh, Program coordinator, Mr R Narayan, Valpoi ZAO, Mr Hoble, Bicholim ZAO, Mr P Malik, Fr Inacio Almeda, Mr Prasad Khadilker sarpanchas of Bhirondem Mr Uday Rane and Dhamse Mr Mascarenhas.

Fr Inacio seen sitting 1st from the right.

Speaking at the function Mr Uday Rane said that Satari is land of farmers but due to economical deficient in agricultural sector some farmers have diverted themselves in other professions. However, he said that farmers like Fr Inacio Almeda are still working hard in preserving the traditional profession and are surviving due to support of agriculture department of Goa. He applauded the efforts of Fr Almeda for converting and developing the barren land into green hub of medicinal and fruit bearing plants. He further told that in Satari most of the youth are now diverting towards agriculture and the credit of this according to him goes to the recent announcement of different benefiting schemes for farmers by state government. He also informed that about 15crore Bom-Padeli water supply schemes is all set to come up in Satari which will boost agriculture here.

Mr Satish Tendulkar in his speech lauded the efforts of Fr Almeda and said that he is one of the pioneer agriculturalists who is assisting state agriculture department for promotion of new techniques and schemes in rural area like Satari. He further added that Fr Almeda has helped the department in reaching their schemes and new programs to the farmers and motivated them to make this into practice. He also briefed about solar fencing which helps the farmer from saving their crops from wild animals.

Director of ICAR, Dr NP Singh also spoke on this occasion. Earlier the dignitaries and farmers visited the field and saw the rice based cropping system practice by the team of Fr Inacio Almeda in the farm. Farmers were also instructed on the system by the experts officials present for the program. Mr R Narayan welcomes the gathering while Mr Prabudessai proposed vote of thanks.

Bhirondem Sarpanch Mr Uday Rane addressing the farmers during Training cum Field day program on Rice based Cropping system organised by ICAR Research Complex for Goa in collaboration with Directorate of Agriculture at Bhirondem. ------ Abdulla Khan/NT