Farmers’ Training on “Certified Seed Use, Seed Treatment & Production Improvement Technology in Pulses”
Date: 24-09-2024
Location: Kailasagiri Village, Madhanur Block, Tirupathur District
Organizers: State Department of Agriculture & SSEPERS-ATMA
Beneficiaries: 50 farmers
Key Personnel:
- N. Tamilselvan – Principal, event introduction
- S. Sathya – Assistant Professor (SST), seed quality presentation
- Uma Mageshwari – Block Technology Manager
- S. Poovin Kumar – Assistant Block Technology Officer
Training Highlights:
Introduction by Dr. N. Tamilselvan
- Discussed the purpose of training: empowering farmers with modern techniques for improved productivity.
- Emphasized the importance of sustainable agricultural practices.
Presentation by Mrs. S. Sathya
- Highlighted the critical role of certified, high-quality seeds in agriculture.
- Explained benefits like better germination, crop uniformity and disease resistance.
- Stressed seed treatment’s importance in reducing crop diseases for enhanced yields in pulses.
Training Focus:
- Benefits of certified seeds for yield improvement.
- Techniques for effective seed treatment to prevent crop diseases.
- Production improvement technology specific to pulse cultivation.
Outcome:
- Farmers gained valuable insights on using certified seeds and modern farming techniques to improve pulse productivity, contributing to enhanced sustainability in their practices.
