As a special societal interaction initiative-in Goa University's DETI studio Mycologists -Dr. S.B. Sullia, Prof. Bhagyaraj, Prof. Manoharachary and Prof. Bhagyanarayana answered various queries from Goa's farmers and horticulturists. About 25 farmers from all over Goa participated. The programme began at 11. a.m with an introduction by Prof. D.J.Bhat and was then anchored in English and local language Konkani by Dr. Nandkumar Kamat. Questions related to crop diseases, weeds, organic farming, biofertilizers etc. were asked. The whole programme has been recorded to create a 45 minutes Video DVD. Local cable TV channels would telecast it.
The interactive programme ended at 1 p.m. with concluding remarks from Environmental journalist and activist Shri Rajendra Kerkar.
The farmer participants thanked the organizing committee for this unique initiative.
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