DAATTC-ARS, Tandur organized one day off campus farmer’s training program on “Integrated Crop Management” under HDPS special project Rythuvedika in Induru (vil), Peddemul (Mandal), Vikarabad district on 19.01.2024.

DAATTC-ARS, Tandur organized one day off campus farmer’s training program on”Integrated Crop Management” in High Density Planting System in Cotton under special project on cotton, ICAR-CICR titled “Targeting technologies to agro-ecological zones-large scale demonstration of best practices to enhance cotton productivity” under NFSM 2023 at Rythuvedika in Induru (vil), Peddemul (Mandal), Vikarabad district on 19.01.2024. Mr. B. Madhu (YP-II) welcomes the farmers & guests later Mr. T. Laxman, Coordinator, DAATTC, Tandur explained about the objectives of the Project &briefed the gathering about the activities taken up under HDPS cotton in pudur and Parigi divisions of Vikarabad district. Dr. C. Sudharani, Principal Scientist & Head, ARS, Tandur explained about suitable soils (Light chelka soils) for high density, to escape from labour shortage farmers should go with mechanical picking of cotton in HDPS and also briefed about weed management practices in HDPS cotton and also explained about the precise water and nutrient management in HDPS cotton for optimum yields. Dr. T. Rajeswar Reddy, Scientist (Plant pathology) explained about different diseases attack in cotton and suitable chemical and integrated management practices at correct time for higher yields in HDPS. Dr. Parimala, Principal Scientist (Genetics & Plant Breeding) explained about suitable varieties suitable for High density planting system. Smt. C. Yamuna, Scientist (Plant Pathology), DAATTC, Tandur, showed way of installation of Pheromone traps in fields and it’s role in identification of pest incidence in HDPS cotton. Sri. Rudra murthy, Assistant Director of Agriculture, Parigi, Division explained about seed rate and plant population numerical terms in HDPS cotton compared to normal method of sowing. Incharge Mandal Agriculture Officer urged farmers need to know about HDPS cotton under present situations. After the interaction session, conducted felicitation ceremony to the guest faculty who participated in the training program. Finally Mr. B. YP-II, DAATTC, Tandur gave the Vote of Thanks to the farmers, Scientist, Agriculture department officers and print & Electronic media for the successful implementation of the training program. After that lunch followed.