Sericulture Dept Urges Farmers to Stick to Approved Pesticides for Mulberry Crops

Fast Summary:

• The Sericulture Department has advised farmers to use only recommended pesticides for mulberry crops.
• A training program titled “Management and maintenance of mulberry gardens and importance of using recommended pesticides” was held at Keelaghatta village, Maddur taluk, on Thursday.
• Deputy Director of Sericulture sundar Raj educated farmers about schemes under the Central Silk Board (CSB) and State government’s programmes, including the silk Samagra – 2 project.
• Assistant Director Suresh H.C. discussed soil testing and scientific practices for managing mulberry gardens and silkworm rearing.
• Shivakumar, a scientist from CSB’s Research Extension Center, introduced new mulberry varieties (AGB-8), double hybrids (TT21xTT58, BFC1xBFC10), and crossbreed Kaveri Gold (MV1xS8).

– He also stressed maintaining optimal temperature, humidity, hygiene in silkworm rearing houses to ensure success.
– Information on managing pests with approved pesticides was provided.

• Somanna D.,principal of K.R. Pet Sericulture Training Centre emphasized tree planting in sericulture for better spacing promoting healthy growth of mulberry leaves.
• Details on Mahatma Gandhi National Rural employment Guarantee Act were shared by extension officer Prashanth kumar B.N.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The sericulture sector plays a vital role in India’s rural economy due to its labour-intensive nature and meaningful contribution toward silk production-a key export commodity for the contry. The training programme organized by various stakeholders highlights crucial aspects necessary for sustainable growth within this domain: adopting scientific methods for crop management; incorporating advanced plant varieties like AGB-8; following pesticide safety protocols; understanding environmental conditions like humidity during silk farming; all aimed at maximizing productivity while preserving resources.

Moreover, initiatives under projects like Silk Samagra – 2 demonstrate commitments from both the Central Silk Board and the State government toward improving farmer opportunities via financial aid or technical guidance programs tailored specifically to grassroots needs-reflecting broader national efforts geared towards economic diversification amidst agricultural challenges.

Encouraging practices such as wider spacing between trees signals progress toward integrating environmentally focused innovations that could possibly balance productivity goals with ecosystem health over time.

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