Diglipur, Jan 16: ICAR-KVK North and Middle Andaman, successfully organized a training programme on “Advanced Agricultural Practices for Cultivation of Oilseeds” at Community Hall, Chainpur Gram Panchayat from 13th to 15thJan, 2026. The event aimed to strengthen local farmers knowledge of improved oilseed production techniques suited to island conditions.
The programme was inaugurated by Shri Anil Mondal, Sarpanch of Chainpur Gram Panchayat. In his opening address, he encouraged farmers to adopt new varieties of sesame to enhance productivity and income. During the technical sessions, Mr Rakesh Dawar, SMS Agronomy, presented an overview of the recommended package of practices for sesame cultivation under island conditions.
Following this, Er. Manoj Kumar shared insights on the use of modern tools and equipment to improve efficiency in oilseed farming. Mr Subam Debroy brief about the oilseed-based fish feed formulation, highlighting ways to add value through integrated farming approaches.
To support oilseed production in the North & Middle Andaman District, high-quality sesame seeds were also distributed to 20 farmers and farmwomen. These inputs are expected to support better crop establishment, improved productivity and more balanced farm output. The training was conducted under the overall guidance of Dr Jai Sunder, Director (Act.), ICAR-CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram. Around 30 farmers and farmwomen participated enthusiastically, gaining practical knowledge and skills they can apply in their fields.