16th October 2023, Goa
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, South Goa, celebrated World Food Day today at Government Agriculture Farm Durga, Chinchinim, Goa.
Shri. Ravi Naik, Minister of Agriculture, was the Chief Guest of the event. The Minister inaugurated the Fodder cafeteria and Mango Gene Bank has been established in collaboration with ICAR- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa.
Shri. Cruz Silva, MLA, Velim constituency, was the Guest of Honour.
Shri. Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture, Goa, is also present during the programme.
The collaborative initiatives were taken up under the leadership of Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa, Shri. Nevil Alphonso.
The dignitaries appreciated the collaborative efforts of ICAR- CCARI, Goa, and KVK, South Goa. ICAR-CCARI, Goa is closely working in partnership with KVK and provided all the technical guidance in establishing a fodder cafeteria (25 fodder crops) and mango gene bank (32 varieties of Goan origin) at Durga Farm.
The program was attended by 150 farmers.
(Source: ICAR- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa)
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