Tribal farmers of Srikakulam district will get advanced training in the use of agriculture technology and new methods of farming at Bapatla Agriculture University with the support of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Bapuji Rural Englightenment and Development Society (BREDS) of Pathapatnam.
They will also be trained in the cultivation the of Vriddhachalam variety of cashew, which gives higher yields.
Agriculture scientists in Bapatla College will clarify doubts of tribal farmers during the training programme.
Around 1,800 tribal farmers are engaged in ‘Maa Thota’ programme in six mandals, including Pathapatnam and Saravakota.
Among them, 40 active farmers have been identified for the training programme, which is expected to help in the cultivation of crops like cashew and mango.
New cashew saplings brought from Tamil Nadu
