Training programme on “Production Technologies in rabi Sunflower” and “Demonstration of borax spray through drones in sunflower” by ARS, Tornala on 02-03-2026

A Training programme on “Production technologies of rabi sunflower along with “Demonstration of borax spray through drones in sunflower” was organized at Bussapur village on 02-03-2026 by Agricultural Research Station, Tornala. In this programme, Dr. G. Santhosh Kumar, Scientist (Agro.) and Head, ARS, Tornala enlightened farmers on importance of secondary and micronutrients in oil seed crops. Further, he also explained that boron plays a vital role in seed filling of sunflower and increase in yields of sunflower crop. Later, Dr. D. Swetha, Scientist (Agronomy), ARS, Tornala discussed about importance of nutrient management in oilseeds and also opportunities of mechanization in sunflower. She also explained about advantages of borax spray through drones with benefits of labour and time saving. Smt. G. Neelima, Scientist (Pl. Br), ARS, Tornala explained about important aspects of seed production such as time and isolation distance maintenance in sunflower cultivation. Dr. A. Ramadevi, Scientist (Ento.), explained about pest and disease management in sunflower. Smt. A. Saritha, Scientist (Pl. Br), ARS, Tornala explained about paddy and pulses seed production. Dr. Ch. Pallavi, Scientist (CP), TRVK, Tornala explained about importance of oilseeds in crop diversification, water management in oilseeds. Dr. B Bhanukiran Reddy explained fertigation scheduling and the types of fertilizers for achieving the best yields in sunflower. Later, sunflower farmers have raised problems and scientists suggested solutions. Further, a field day was organised followed by demonstration on borax spray @0.2% through drones were carried out in sunflower farmer field. The programme was attended by Bussapur Sarpanch Sri. Ila Reddy along with 32 farmers.