Technology Week: An Innovative Programme for Farmers

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) will conduct a 'Technology Week' for mass awareness among farmers on the latest advances in agricultural technology in the country and percolation of the technology to end users

CJ: Dr. U. K. Baruah

Fri, Oct 23, 2009 09:46:29 IST

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KRISHI VIGYAN Kendra (KVK) Goalpara, a Farm Science Centre run by the National Research Centre on Pig, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Rani, Guwahati, in Goalpara district of Assam is planning to conduct a ‘Technology Week’ for mass awareness among farmers on the latest advances in agricultural technology in the country and percolation of the technology to end users.

The programme is scheduled to be held from 16 to 22 November 2009 in Thekasu, Dudhnoi. The programme will include a ‘Scientific Seminar on Agricultural Technology Intervention for Rural Reconstruction,’ launch a workshop of the project, provide ‘Farm Women Empowerment’ through rearing of Charra-Chemballi Duck for ‘Livelihood Sustainability,’ hold an exhibition, conduct an ex-trainees meet, provide for ‘Farmers-Scientist Interaction,’ ‘Farmers Training and a Cultural Nite.’

Official from the Government of Assam, scientists from Assam Agricultural University (AAU), and scientists from ICAR and extension personnel from the line Departments shall address about 1000 farmers during the ‘Technology Week.’ This programme is the first of its kind ever in the farm science centre (KVK) under the NRC on Pig.