Cashew growers encouraged to use new methodology

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, June 20, 2016: Addressing cashew growers, scientists and nursery persons at the DCR, Directorate of Cashew Research, Puttur, former Deputy Director General (Horticulture), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, K.L. Chadha encouraged farmers to adopt the latest technologies to overcome low cashew productivity.

He highlighted the major technology contributions of DCR as softwood grafting technique, improved varieties and high-density planting method.  DCR had organised a meet of cashew growers on the occasion of its 30th foundation day on June 18, Saturday.   More than 150 progressive cashew growers attended it.

Progressive farmers L.C. Soans from Moodbidri, Somappa Rai of Darbethadka, and Sashi Kumar Rai from Karnoor were felicitated on the occasion.

M.G. Bhat, former director, DCR, Puttur, who was the chief guest, said that scientist and farmers should focus on increasing productivity to generate good income from cashew farming. He appreciated the adoption of latest technologies by innovative farmers in the region.