Lecture on Pepper and Ginger Production

Madikeri, Mar. 23: A one-day farmer training programme on “Improved Agricultural Technologies for Sustainable Pepper and Ginger Production” was organized at ICAR-Indian Spices Research Institute, Appangala, sponsored by Directorate of Areca and Spices Development-Kozhikode.

Speaking at the inauguration of the programme, Director of Areca and Spices Development Directorate, Dr. Homi Cherian, introduced the activities of DASD and stressed the importance of value addition in spice crops.

Dr. R. Dinesh explained the importance of improved varieties and sustainable production practices in the context of climate change.

In the technical session, Dr. M. S., Senior Scientist, Appangala, Shivakumar gave a lecture on improved varieties of black pepper and ginger.

Dr. H.J. Akshitha explained about nursery technologies of black pepper. Dr. S.J. Ankegowda gave a lecture on scientific farming methods of black pepper.

Dr. V. Srinivasan spoke about production technologies of ginger.

Dr. R. Praveena gave information on pest and disease management of black pepper and ginger.

About 150 farmers from different districts of Karnataka participated in this training program. An exhibition was also organized to showcase the varieties and technologies of spice crops developed by the organization for the benefit of farmers.

The program was attended by Dr. R. Dinesh, Director, ICAR-IISR, Dr. V. Srinivasan, Head, Crop Production Division, Dr. S.J. Ankegowda, Principal Scientist, Appangala Regional Center and Dr. G.A Rajanna was present. Dr. G. A Rajanna welcomed. Dr. H.J. Akshita proposed the vote of thanks.

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