‘Modern techniques to boost mango production’

Scientists and researchers at a training programme emphasised using modern farming techniques and practising post-harvest management to maximise the immense potentiality of mango production in the 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 to benefit them 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 grassroots farmers.

Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Sayedul Islam addressed the training as the chief guest while BARI Director General Debashish Sarker was in the chair.

Director General of Bangladesh Sugar Crop Research Institute Dr Amzad Hossain, Director of Oil Seed Research Centre Dr Abdul Latif and Director of Pulse Research Centre Dr Mohiuddin also spoke, disseminating their expertise on the issue.

FRS Principal Scientific Officer Dr Alim Uddin welcomed the participants.

Secretary Sayedul Islam said large-scale promotion of biorational pest management in mango farming has become crucial for boosting the mango production side by side with reducing usages of toxic chemical pesticides and different insects and pests in the delicious fruit cultivation of the region.

He mentioned that the field-level fruit researchers and scientists should discharge their duties with the highest sincerity and honesty for disseminating the information about modern methods and technologies to the farmers.