The Agricultural Science Centre in Panisagar sub-division has launched an experimental vining vegetable garden. Spearheaded by Dr. Tushi Chakma, the SMS Plant Protection Specialist Officer at the Agricultural Centre, the project focuses on developing effective methods to shield vining vegetables from harmful insect infestations.
Vining vegetables such as sweet gourd, water gourd, bitter gourd, bhindi, and Malabar spinach are staples of summer cultivation. However, these crops are often besieged by the relentless onslaught of fruit flies. These pesky insects hatch early in the development of the fruits, wreaking havoc and causing substantial losses to farmers.
Dr. Chakma emphasized the critical significance of this initiative, highlighting the need to find practical solutions to safeguard agricultural yields and ensure economic stability for local farmers. The experimental garden serves as a laboratory for testing various strategies to mitigate the menace posed by fruit flies
One potential solution that experts are exploring is the utilization of ferramun traps, which hold promise in thwarting insect infestations. Through rigorous research and experimentation, the team at the Agricultural Science Centre aims to deliver tangible and actionable methods for protecting vining vegetables.
The establishment of this experimental garden marks a significant step forward in the realm of agricultural innovation. By harnessing scientific expertise and cutting-edge techniques, researchers are paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable agricultural future.
