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As a part of the Agriculture promotion week a method demonstration training programme regarding mushroom food preparation was scheduled on 12.10.2019 in Kovilkulam. During this event altogether 5 types of recipes were demonstrated to participants. These mushroom foods are high in protein, have medicinal benefits like fighting against cancer and cholesterol. They are rich in […]

As the part of the Agriculture promotion week a Parthenium controlling program was organized on 10.10.2019 in front of school of Agriculture premises, Vavuniya. The students of the School of Agriculture involved in this Parthenium controlling activity under the guidance of Parthenium officer.  

As a part of the Agriculture promotion week an Bee-Keeping training program was arranged in Ulukulam Agriculture Instructor Division on 08.10.2019. During this event methodological instructions and suggestions regarding colony maintenance, separation and conservation from pest attack were given. Though, Bee-Keeping is practiced in Vavuniya District Since 2006 with the assistance of Dept. of Agriculture

A training programme on paddy transplanting was conducted on 08.10.2019 in Omanthai area during Agriculture Promotion Week. In Vavuniya district paddy transplanting is very rare. Farmers only go for wet sowing. But when compare to other methods, transplanting will help to reap higher yield, also the seed rate per acre is very less. It reduces

A training program regarding pruning and training on Mango was conducted on 09.10.2019 during Agriculture Promotion Week in Pavatkulam. Normally pruning and training is done from second growth stage in order to increase the light penetration, to avoid pest and disease attack, to remove diseased branches and to maintain the plant in an accessible height.