Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Training on the fundamentals of Organic / Natural Farming on 05.10.2006

Training on the fundamentals of Organic / Natural Farming:

Training session on the fundamentals of the Organic / natural farming was held on 05.10.2006. The training was conducted by Sahaja Samrudhdha, a collective of Karanataka Organic growers who have associated themselves with our initiative this time. The training was conducted for all the 15 women who have been associated with the 3 plots. The local farmers were also invited for the same.

a) The group was divided into 2 and a topic each was given for the groups to discuss i) The crops that are grown in the region and the sources of the seeds whether locally available in the area ii) The cropping calendar in which the various farm activities were to be fitted into the calendar

b) Both the groups presented their discussions and a chart emerged. This chart is now being converted into a poster which should also give the non-literates also an idea of the calendar

c) After this a general discussion was held on the problems of diseases and pests that attack the crops.

d) Later on the causes for these pest attacks were explained to them. The concept of multi-cropping and companion crops for reducing the pest attacks were emphasized

e) Training was given through practical demonstration to the group on the treatment and preservation of seeds, preparation of soil, vermi-compost and other composting methods. They were also given the training on natural nitrogen supplementation techniques using Fish tonic etc.,

f) The group was reassembled and a plan of activity was evolved with the various people agreeing to try out the various techniques

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