Siddapur, Sep. 28: An awareness program on crops related to coffee growers and farmers was organized by Kushalnagar's ITC Coffee Division Team Sustainability at the Kodava Culture Association Hall in Siddapur. The program was inaugurated by Bidanda Sarojini Achappa, a coffee grower from Nellihudikeri village.
Addressing the growers at the program, Senior Scientist of the Coffee Research Center, Chettalli, Dr. S.A. Nadaf, called on farmers not to use waste materials and plastics in their gardens.
He expressed the opinion that if plastic materials are not removed, it will also have an adverse effect on health. He said that soil is important for farmers and good nutrient soil is needed. He said that if the topsoil is not used for agriculture, the crops will be destroyed.
He informed that more than 10,000 soil samples are being tested by the Coffee Research Center.
Kodagu district does not have many problems due to organic soil. But in recent times, problems have been found in the soil in some villages. He advised farmers to test the soil of their land and then use fertilizers accordingly.
He said that caution should be taken while using lime, otherwise there is a possibility of reduction in yields. He advised farmers to conserve the soil as there are different types of soil. He said that if fertilizers are used unscientifically, there is a possibility of diseases spreading to the crops.
He explained that crops need three elements, namely nutrients, moisture and air.
He advised farmers to eliminate acidic soils in their land. He said that fertilizers should be applied three times in a timely manner in coffee gardens.
Dr. B.M. Muralidhar, senior scientist at the Coffee Research Center, Chettalli, spoke and advised farmers to grow fruit trees in their lands. He opined that butterfruit fruit is good for health.
He said that there has been a high demand for this fruit in recent times. He said that if different types of fruits are grown, they will get a good price when sold.
Dr. K.A. Somanna, Manager of ITC Coffee Division Sustainability Team, was present at the program. Prominent S. Sandeep.H. Vishwas, Dhyan, Francis and local growers Cheranda Subhash, Mandepada Kuttanna and others were present. S. Siddegowda welcomed and expressed his vote of thanks.
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