Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Mango Farmers Trained in Low-Cost Scientific Crop Management
A training programme was held to help mango farmers grow better fruit while spending less.
Rashtriya Seva Samithi and its Krishi Vigyan Kendra organised it as part of the Unnathi Mango Project.
About 100 farmers from seven mandals attended.
Scientists said that doing orchard work at the right time can help produce a good harvest.
They recommended biofertilisers and micronutrient mixtures as alternatives to chemical fertilisers.
They also suggested a specific spray for pruned mango trees to help new growth and flowering.
Green manure crops and an NPK biofertiliser mix were also recommended.
The project aims to help farmers improve fruit quality and reach better markets, including export markets.
RASS and RASS Krishi Vigyan Kendra held a training and input-supply programme under the Unnathi Mango Project.
The project is supported by the Coca-Cola India Foundation.
About 100 farmers from seven mandals participated in the programme.
Scientists recommended timely orchard management, biofertilisers and micronutrient mixtures to improve yields and fruit quality.
Advice included spraying urea and micronutrient mixture on pruned orchards and using green manure crops and an NPK biofertiliser consortium.
- Who
- Rashtriya Seva Samithi (RASS), RASS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, scientists and about 100 mango farmers.
- What
- A mango-farming training and input-supply programme under the Unnathi Mango Project.
- When
- Monday; no calendar date is specified.
- Where
- Tirupati; participating farmers came from Puthalapattu, Irala, Pulicherla, Pakala, Puttur, Thavanampalle and Ramachandrapuram mandals.
- Why
- To promote low-cost scientific farming practices, reduce production costs, improve fruit quality and help farmers access better markets.
Chemical Fertiliser Use
Biofertiliser and Micronutrient Use
Fertiliser approach
Chemical Fertiliser Use
The programme's speakers did not present a case for continued chemical fertiliser use.
Biofertiliser and Micronutrient Use
Scientists recommended substituting chemical fertilisers with biofertilisers and micronutrient mixtures, saying this can prolong orchard life and help farmers obtain remunerative prices.
- Organisers
- Rashtriya Seva Samithi (RASS) and RASS Krishi Vigyan Kendra
- Programme
- Training-cum-input supply under the Unnathi Mango Project
- Project support
- Coca-Cola India Foundation, New Delhi
- Participants
- About 100 mango farmers
- Participating mandals
- Puthalapattu, Irala, Pulicherla, Pakala, Puttur, Thavanampalle and Ramachandrapuram
- Recommended spray
- 10 gm urea and 5 gm micronutrient mixture per litre of water for pruned orchards
- Other recommendations
- Green manure crops and an NPK biofertilizer consortium