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27/02/2026

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23/02/2026

19/02/2026

🌿 Interstate Training Programme on Spices & Aromatic Plants – Karnataka Exposure Visit 🌿

An enriching Interstate Training Programme on the Study of Spices and Aromatic Plants was successfully organised by the Zonal Agriculture Office, Bicholim and Zonal Agriculture Office, Tiswadi under ATMA, at Shimoga District, Karnataka.
The programme included field visits, expert-led training sessions, and interactive discussions, providing farmers with practical exposure to advanced cultivation practices and successful farming models of Karnataka.
Key highlights of the programme included:
• Visit to a Vanilla Farm of a progressive farmer and interaction with Vanilla Supplier Manjunath
• Exposure visit to Coffee and Cocoa intercropped Arecanut plantations
• Visit to Varashree Farm & Nursery, Shimoga
• Training on Good Agricultural Practices in Arecanut Cultivation at ICAR - CPCRI Regional Station Vittal by Dr. Rajesh MK, Head, ICAR–CPCRI RS Vittal
• Training session on Cultivation Practices of Spices and Aromatic Crops by Dr. Anjan Kumar, Assistant Professor, Horticultural & Arecanut Research Station, Tirthahalli
• Experience sharing by State Krishi Pandit Award-winning progressive farmer Krishnamurthy Bin Hanumanthappa, K. Ganadakatte, Shimoga
• Visit to Spices and Aromatic Plant Nurseries at ICAR - CPCRI, Vittal
The programme enabled farmers to gain hands-on knowledge, understand innovative farming techniques, and interact with leading scientists and progressive farmers, fostering learning beyond state boundaries.

18/02/2026

From Tradition to Transformation: Success Story of Shri Dashrath Gawas, Progressive Cashew Farmer of Sattari, Goa

We are proud to share the inspiring success story of Dashrath Gawas, a progressive cashew farmer from Charavane, Sattari, Goa. 🌱

Through scientific cultivation practices, timely adoption of improved techniques, Shri Dashrath Gawas has enhanced cashew productivity and income, setting an excellent example for fellow farmers.

His journey reflects how innovation, dedication, and extension support can transform traditional farming into a sustainable and profitable enterprise. This success story aims to motivate cashew growers across the region to adopt improved agricultural practices for better livelihoods.

📍 Location: Charavane, Sattari, Goa
🌰 Crop: Cashew
🚜 Focus: Different varieties, productivity & farmer empowerment

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09/02/2026

🌱 Learning through experience, growing through innovation.

Glimpses and feedback from trainees who participated in the Kokedama Workshop organised by ATMA North Goa in collaboration with Zonal Agriculture Office Pernem.

The hands-on training on the Japanese art of soil-wrapped plant cultivation was conducted by Miss. Dhaniksha Sawant, Resource Person from Bicholim.
Participants shared their experiences, learning outcomes, and appreciation for this eco-friendly and innovative gardening technique.

Such skill-based trainings aim to promote sustainable practices, self-employment opportunities, and creativity among farmers, SHGs, and agriculture enthusiasts.

05/02/2026

🌱 Mixed Farming Success in Sattari: Inspiring Journey of Shri. Sakharam Nanasaheb Desai

Shri. Sakharam Nanasaheb Desai, a progressive farmer from Village Bramhakarmali, Sattari, Goa, stands as an inspiring example of sustainable and diversified agriculture.

Practising mixed cultivation, his farm includes major crops such as Arecanut, Coconut, Pepper, Banana, and Rubber, ensuring better resource utilisation, income stability, and long-term soil health.

This success story highlights how thoughtful crop planning, traditional knowledge, and dedication to farming can lead to sustainable agricultural growth. Such initiatives encourage fellow farmers to adopt diversified farming systems for enhanced productivity and resilience.

🎯 Promoting sustainable agriculture and farmer-led innovations

04/02/2026

Farmers’ Voices from KISAN Expo, Moshi (Pune) | Exposure Tour by ATMA North

Empowering farmers through exposure and experience 🌱

Here’s a glimpse of the feedback shared by farmers who participated in the KISAN Expo at Moshi, Pune, organized by ATMA North in collaboration with NABARD.

The exposure tour provided valuable insights into modern agricultural practices, innovative technologies, and successful farmer-led initiatives. The itinerary also included enriching visits to Abhinav Farmers Club and Praviram Nursery, offering practical learning and inspiration for sustainable farming back home.

Such initiatives aim to strengthen farmers’ knowledge, encourage innovation, and promote income-enhancing agricultural practices.

03/02/2026

🌿 Hands-on Training on Plant Propagation Techniques (Kokedama Making) 🌿

Glimpses from the Training on Plant Propagation Technique (Kokedama Making) conducted under ATMA North Goa, Block–Sattari.
The session was held at Village Panchayat, Honda Sattari, Goa, and was expertly guided by our Resource Person – Ms. Dhaniksha Sawant.

Participants learned the art of sustainable plant propagation while exploring eco-friendly and aesthetic gardening practices. 🌱🌍.

02/02/2026

Interstate Training on Freshwater Fish Cultivation & Crab Farming
Learning from experts, growing with science 🐟🦀

Glimpses and farmer feedback from the Interstate Training Programme on Freshwater Fish Cultivation and Crab Farming, held from 1st to 6th December at the College of Fisheries and Marine Biological Research Station, Ratnagiri, organised by ATMA-North in collaboration with Zonal Agriculture Office Mapusa.

The programme enhanced farmers’ knowledge on scientific aquaculture practices, sustainable fish production, and income-generating opportunities in fisheries.

31/01/2026

Using modern machinery in agriculture 🌰🚜

Shri. Vinod Gopal Barve from Satodem, Sattari, has started using an Arecanut Harvesting Pole, a Modern Agricultural Tool, which is impactful in arecanut harvesting.
The pole is long, lightweight, and often a telescopic pole (made of materials like carbon fiber or aluminum) used by farmers to safely and efficiently pluck arecanuts and coconuts from tall trees, replacing dangerous manual climbing and also serving for tasks like spraying pesticides and trimming branches, significantly boosting productivity and reducing labor strain.

Technique helps in reducing labour cost with timely harvesting, also used for spraying related activities in the farm 🌿

🎥 Watch his story — a true example of Modern Farming