ICAR-CPCRI Hosts Farmer’s Meet in Karnataka: Highlights and Key Discussions
March 20, 2024
Date and Location:
Date: Today
Location: ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Research Centre, Kidu, Karnataka
Key Figures Present:
Chief Guest: Sushri. Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Dr. S. K. Singh, Deputy Director General (Hort. Sci.), ICAR
Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, Govt. of India
Sushri. Bhagirathi Murulya, MLA (Sullia)
Dr. K.B. Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRI
Dr. Diwakar, Y., SIC, ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Kidu
Dr. Niral, Head, Crop Improvement, ICAR-CPCRI Kasaragod
Dr. Homy Cheryian, Director, Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development
Dr. Hanumanthe Gowda, CCDO CDB
Shri Kishore Kodgi President CAMPCO
Event Highlights:
Introduction of various measures by the central government to protect coconut and areca nut farmers
Inauguration of a 20 lakh liter water storage tank for improved irrigation infrastructure
Release of improved coconut varieties (Kalpa Suvarna) and cocoa varieties (VTLCH1, VTLCH2)
Launch of a handbook on improved coconut varieties
Distribution of certificates to trainees
Encouragement for farmers to adopt improved agricultural technologies to mitigate costs and cope with climate change
Emphasis on Coconut Development Board schemes to rejuvenate old gardens with high-yielding varieties
Urging farmers to consider eco-friendly produce and adopt multi-cropping
Licensing of two technologies of the institute with MOUs exchanged
Technical sessions on plant and soil health management, value addition, farmers support initiatives, and marketing
Demonstrations on drone-enabled spraying technology, hybridization techniques in coconut, and coconut tree climbing devices
Attendance of about 2000 farmers from coconut and areca nut growing districts along with officials from state Govt., development agencies, FPOs, KVKs, and other agencies
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers:
Who was the Chief Guest at the ICAR-CPCRI Farmer’s Meet?
A) Dr. S. K. Singh
B) Dr. Prabhat Kumar
C) Sushri. Shobha Karandlaje
D) Sushri. Bhagirathi Murulya
Answer: C) Sushri. Shobha Karandlaje
What infrastructure was commissioned during the event?
A) Road construction
B) Water storage tank
C) Electricity grid
D) Educational institute
Answer: B) Water storage tank
Which varieties were released during the event?
A) VTLCH1 and VTLCH2
B) Kalpa Suvarna
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Both A and B
Who stressed the importance of adopting eco-friendly produce and multi-cropping?
A) Dr. S. K. Singh
B) Dr. Prabhat Kumar
C) Dr. K.B. Hebbar
D) Shri Kishore Kodgi
Answer: B) Dr. Prabhat Kumar
How many farmers approximately attended the event?
