Training programme on production technologies and mechanization in sunflower by Agricultural Research Station, Tornala on 22-03-2022

A Training programme on production technologies and mechanization in sunflower was organized by Agricultural Research Station, Tornala on 22-03-2022. In this programme, Dr. S. Sridevi, Principal Scientist and Head, ARS, Tornala discussed about the importance of oilseeds in crop diversification. Dr. N. Sainath, Scientist (SSAC), ARS, Tornala discussed on the scope of oilseeds for alternate cropping system. Dr. D. Swetha, Scientist (Agronomy), ARS, Tornala explained about opportunities of mechanization in sunflower. Sri. J. Vijay, Co-ordinator, DAATTC, Tornala gave speech about weed management in oilseeds. Dr. Ch. Pallavi, Scientist (Agronomy), DAATTC, Tornala explained about scope of oilseeds production in paddy fallows crops. Sri A. Sathish, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) enlightened on the water management in oilseeds production. Later farmers and students along with staff of ARS, DAATTC and APT, Tornala visited to sunflower field at ARS farm. Demonstration of sunflower crop harvesting by mechanical harvester was conducted. The programme was attended by 42 nos. students of APT, Tornala and 15 farmers of the village.