A seminar on “production technology of spices and plantation crops” was conducted by the Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH) Nagaland in collaboration with Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD) Calicut, Kerela on September 23 at CIH campus.
In a press release, CIH Nagaland stated that the seminar was aimed at providing knowledge on recent production technologies and promotion of important spice and plantation crops like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric.
DASD Dr. Homey Cherion delivered the welcome address; director, horticulture Nagaland, Dr. R.Elithung Lotha and director, National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland, Dr. M.H.Khan were the guests of honour.
The resource persons were eminent scientists and experts from ICAR-Central Plantation Crops and Research Institute (CPCRI) Kasaragod and ICAR–Indian Institute of Spice Research (IISR) Kozhikode, Kerela.
During the technical session, principal scientist, CPCRI, Dr. Ravi Bhat delivered a presentation on high density cinnamon cultivation; deputy director, DASD, Dr. Femina gave presentation on establishment of large cardamom nursery and accreditation; principal scientist Dr. Kandiannan and Dr. Mohammed Faisal Peeran from ICAR-Indian Institute of Spice Research delivered training on various aspects related to production technology of ginger and turmeric.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by assistant horticulture specialist & training in-charge, Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland, Dr. Moasosang Longkumer; about 70 farmers participated and interacted with the experts.
