Training cum Demonstration program on CRRI biofertilizer model was organized at Pujariput village, Jeypore block of Koraput District on 12.02.2025
Training cum Demonstration on CRRI biofertilizer model to farming community of Odisha was organized at Pujariput village, Jeypore block, Koraput District under the project Jaiva-poshak (ଜୈବ-ପୋଷକ) on 12.02.2025. Dr. Upendra Kumar, is the Principal Investigator of this innovative project. This innovative project was funded by Department of Agriculture Farmers Welfare (DAFE), Govt. of Odisha with emphasis on popularisation of eco-friendly biofertilizers among farmers to replace harmful chemicals fertilizers which pose severe threats to environment and gradually deteriorates soil health. This program was coordinated by Dr. Upendra Kumar, Senior scientist and Dr. Biswajit Mondal, Principal Scientist, CRRI, Cuttack. Dr. Biswajit Mondal emphasized on economic aspects of biofertilizers. Dr Upendra Kumar has demonstrated the use of NRRI biofertilizers i.e; NRRI EndoN & NRRI EndoNPK. NRRI Tech Decomposer has also been demonstrated on decomposition of rice straw into compost. External resources Dr. Sabek Kumar Hantal, SMS, KVK Koraput and Agricultural officers Mr. Lochan Majhi & Mr. Srikant Sahu from Koraput, Jeypore were also present in the program. Dr. Sabek Kumar has explained the use of Trichoderma on vegetables whereas, Agricultural officers Mr. Lochan Majhi & Mr. Srikant Sahu stressed on the importance of application of biofertilizers in Koraput district even in rabi season. Techical staff along with other project staff have facilitated the program, where a total number of 100 farmers & farm women from Pujariput village & Danger Dei Farmers Producer Company have participated and benefitted from this program.
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