Call to apply modern techniques to boost mango production

Scientists and researchers at a training programme laid emphasis on using modern farming techniques and practicing postharvest management for maximising the immense potentiality of mango production in Rajshahi region.

Utmost emphasis should be given on bringing the growers under need-based training and knowledge sharing on using modern techniques and post-harvest management so that they could be benefited more.

The scientists and experts came up with the observation while addressing a daylong farmers training titled “Modern Techniques and Postharvest Management in Mango Production” in the city on Friday.

Fruit Research Station (FRS) of Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI) organised the training at its conference room discussing and devising ways and means on how to disseminate and reach modern mango farming techniques among the grassroots farmers.

Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Komolaranjan Das addressed the training as the chief guest while FRS Principal Scientific Officer Dr Alim Uddin was in the chair.