Five-day Program at IHT to Focus on High-tech Farming Methods and Innovation
Key Points:
- District selects 50 farmers for specialized training at horticulture institute
- Program covers hydroponics, protected farming, and micro-irrigation systems
- Initiative aims to boost agricultural productivity and farmer self-reliance
JAMSHEDPUR – Fifty local farmers embarked on a five-day training program at Greater Noida’s Institute of Horticulture Technology.
District officials organized this exposure visit under National Horticulture Mission.
The farmers departed from the Collectorate building yesterday.
District Magistrate Ananya Mittal flagged off the program.
“Modern farming techniques will transform agricultural production,” said a senior agriculture expert.
Training Components
The program focuses on advanced agricultural technologies.
Farmers will learn about hydroponics systems.
The training covers protected farming methods.
Micro-irrigation techniques form a key component.
Innovative Agriculture Practices
IHT will demonstrate polyhouse farming techniques.
Soil health management remains a priority area.
Participants will study vegetable cultivation methods.
Meanwhile, orchard management training is included.
Future Impact
The program emphasizes resource-efficient farming.
Modern techniques promise higher crop yields.
Farmers will learn about seed treatment methods.
The initiative targets economic improvement.
District officials expect significant productivity gains.
