HAYULIANG, Jan 16: The ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Anjaw, successfully organised a five-day vocational training programme on training and pruning of kiwi fruit orchards from January 12 to 16 at Kaho, Kibithoo and Bada Kundan villages.
The programme was conducted under the PMDDKY action plan with the objective of improving plant structure, fruit yield and quality, and promoting scientific cultivation practices. A total of 20 participants, including farmers, farm women and rural youth, took part in the training.
Satveer Yadav, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), delivered sessions on training and pruning techniques, explaining that flowering and fruiting in kiwi occur on new branches, making annual pruning during the dormancy period (December–January) essential. He highlighted that the climatic conditions of Anjaw district are highly suitable for kiwi cultivation and encouraged farmers to adopt scientific practices to enhance productivity.
Ugarsain Sangwan, SMS (Land & Water Management Engineering), also addressed participants on protected cultivation, irrigation methods, soil management and nutrient practices for kiwi orchards.
The training programme aimed at equipping farmers with modern horticultural techniques to boost income and promote sustainable fruit cultivation in the district.