ATMA North Goa

🌿 Interstate Training Programme on Spices & Aromatic Plants – Karnataka Exposure Visit 🌿

An enriching Interstate Training Programme on the Study of Spices and Aromatic Plants was successfully organised by the Zonal Agriculture Office, Bicholim and Zonal Agriculture Office, Tiswadi under ATMA, at Shimoga District, Karnataka.
The programme included field visits, expert-led training sessions, and interactive discussions, providing farmers with practical exposure to advanced cultivation practices and successful farming models of Karnataka.
Key highlights of the programme included:
• Visit to a Vanilla Farm of a progressive farmer and interaction with Vanilla Supplier Manjunath
• Exposure visit to Coffee and Cocoa intercropped Arecanut plantations
• Visit to Varashree Farm & Nursery, Shimoga
• Training on Good Agricultural Practices in Arecanut Cultivation at ICAR - CPCRI Regional Station Vittal by Dr. Rajesh MK, Head, ICAR–CPCRI RS Vittal
• Training session on Cultivation Practices of Spices and Aromatic Crops by Dr. Anjan Kumar, Assistant Professor, Horticultural & Arecanut Research Station, Tirthahalli
• Experience sharing by State Krishi Pandit Award-winning progressive farmer Krishnamurthy Bin Hanumanthappa, K. Ganadakatte, Shimoga
• Visit to Spices and Aromatic Plant Nurseries at ICAR - CPCRI, Vittal
The programme enabled farmers to gain hands-on knowledge, understand innovative farming techniques, and interact with leading scientists and progressive farmers, fostering learning beyond state boundaries.

From Tradition to Transformation: Success Story of Shri Dashrath Gawas, Progressive Cashew Farmer of Sattari, Goa

We are proud to share the inspiring success story of Dashrath Gawas, a progressive cashew farmer from Charavane, Sattari, Goa. 🌱

Through scientific cultivation practices, timely adoption of improved techniques, Shri Dashrath Gawas has enhanced cashew productivity and income, setting an excellent example for fellow farmers.

His journey reflects how innovation, dedication, and extension support can transform traditional farming into a sustainable and profitable enterprise. This success story aims to motivate cashew growers across the region to adopt improved agricultural practices for better livelihoods.

📍 Location: Charavane, Sattari, Goa
🌰 Crop: Cashew
🚜 Focus: Different varieties, productivity & farmer empowerment

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🌱 Learning through experience, growing through innovation.

Glimpses and feedback from trainees who participated in the Kokedama Workshop organised by ATMA North Goa in collaboration with Zonal Agriculture Office Pernem.

The hands-on training on the Japanese art of soil-wrapped plant cultivation was conducted by Miss. Dhaniksha Sawant, Resource Person from Bicholim.
Participants shared their experiences, learning outcomes, and appreciation for this eco-friendly and innovative gardening technique.

Such skill-based trainings aim to promote sustainable practices, self-employment opportunities, and creativity among farmers, SHGs, and agriculture enthusiasts.

Interstate Training on Freshwater Fish Cultivation & Crab Farming
Learning from experts, growing with science 🐟🦀

Glimpses and farmer feedback from the Interstate Training Programme on Freshwater Fish Cultivation and Crab Farming, held from 1st to 6th December at the College of Fisheries and Marine Biological Research Station, Ratnagiri, organised by ATMA-North in collaboration with Zonal Agriculture Office Mapusa.

The programme enhanced farmers’ knowledge on scientific aquaculture practices, sustainable fish production, and income-generating opportunities in fisheries.