Organized one day off campus farmer’s training program on “Integrated Crop Management” under HDPS special project on 24.03.2025 at DAATTC-ARS, Tandur

DAATTC-ARS, Tandur organized one day off campus farmer’s training program on”Integrated Crop Management” in High Density Planting System in Cotton under special project on cotton, ICAR-CICR titled “Targeting technologies to agro-ecological zones-large scale demonstration of best practices to enhance cotton productivity” under NFSM 2024 at Dharur Rythu vedika of Dharur (Mandal), Vikarabad district on 24-03-2025. Mr.Keshava krishna (YP-I) welcomes the farmers & guests later Mr. T. Laxman, Coordinator, DAATTC, Tandur explained about the objectives of the Project & briefed the gathering about the activities taken up under HDPS cotton in all four divisions of Vikarabad district and explained about seed rate and plant population numerical terms in HDPS cotton compared to normal method of sowing and also urged farmers need to know about HDPS cotton under present situations and also explained about suitable varieties suitable for High density planting system. Dr.C.Sudha Rani Principal Scientist and Head , ARS, Tandur explained about suitable soils (Light chelka soils) for high density, to escape from labour shortage farmers should go with mechanical picking of cotton in HDPS and briefed about weed management practices in HDPS cotton and also explained about the precise water and nutrient management in HDPS cotton for optimum yields. Smt.C.Yamuna, Scientist (Plant Pathology), DAATTC, Tandur, explained about different Pest and diseases attack in cotton and suitable chemical and integrated management practices at correct time for higher yields in HDPS Cottton cultivation also showed way of installation of Pheromone traps in fields and it’s role in identification of pest incidence in HDPS cotton and Suggested farmers Practice setting of Pheromone traps in their field. PACS chairman Mr.Satyanarayana Reddy Said that farmers should practice Organic farming to control Enivronment pollution and soil pollution. Dr.V.Sunitha Scientist AICRP,Vertebrate pest management, explained about importance of Quality honey and apiculture also explained management practices against vertebrate pest like wild bore,monkeys and birds. After the interaction session, conducted felicitation ceremony to the guest faculty who participated in the training program. After that explored stalls arranged by RAWEP students. Finally Mr.Keshava krishna, YP-I, DAATTC, Tandur gave the Vote of Thanks to the farmers, Scientist, Agriculture department officers and print & Electronic media for the successful implementation of the training program. After that lunch followed.