5-days Training Program on Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies under SCSP

5-days Training Program on Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies under SCSP

Krishi Vigyan Kendra Cuttack organized a 5-days training program for farmers and farmwomen under Scheduled caste sub-plan on “Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies” during 16-20 January, 2023. A total of 80 SC farmers and farmwomen from 3 blocks participated in the program and learned about different climate smart technologies to be used in changing crop environment. Dr Tusar Ranjan Sahoo, SMS (Horticulture), as training coordinator, imparted both theory and practical classes for their better understanding of resilient practices in current cropping situation. Under his supervision, all participants were visited campus crop   demonstration unit. KVK experts Dr Sujata Sethy, OIC,KVK imparted training on New Agro-Techniques in Mushroom Cultivation and Sri Debasish Jena, SMS (Agro-meteorology) delivered his lecture on “Role and Application of Weather Forecast, Agromet Product in Agriculture and Agromet Advisory Service System” during the training period. All participants became aware about impact of weather changes in cropping system in current situation day by day. Dr Ranjan Kumar Mohanta, SMS (Animal Science) imparted training on Livestock management practices in extreme weather conditions. Based on his practical experiences, Dr Dillip Ranjan Sarangi, SMS (Soil Science) shared his valuable inputs on “Management of Soil Agro Ecosystem in Extreme weather Conditions”. In her remark, Dr. Sujata Sethy requested all  the participants to adopt suitable climate specific technologies for continue crop sustainability. All trainees were given practical exposure inside KVK campus. The training programwas  concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr Ranjan Kumar Mohanta, SMS (Animal Science).