India's Rural Business Incubation Centre (RuBIC), Rajiv Gandhi University and the Department of Horticulture, Rajiv Gandhi University successfully organized a comprehensive training programme on 'Preparation of compost from agricultural waste inoculated with isolated bacteria' from March 17 to 19 at the RGU premises here under the aegis of National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) funded project along with a 'Training-cum-skill development programme in management of horticultural crops' funded by ICAR - National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi.
The programme aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices by utilizing agricultural waste efficiently through microbial inoculation techniques and also to enhance knowledge and skills of participants in modern horticultural practices.
In the horticultural training segment, participants were exposed to improved crop management practices, including nutrient management, pest and disease control, and sustainable cultivation methods to increase productivity and profitability. Hands-on training on extraction of essential oil and other biochemical methods etc for management of horticultural crops was also provided to the participants.
Dr Barman, and Teresa Nuski Taruk, scholar, Dept of Horticulture (RGU) demonstrated scientific methods of compost preparation, emphasizing the role of microbial inoculants in accelerating decomposition, enhancing nutrient availability, and improving soil health.
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