The training programme was initiated with a welcome note by Dr. B. Narayanswamy, Principal Scientist, Division of Social Sciences and Training, ICAR-IIHR and he also briefed about the programme and the purpose. Introductory remarks was delivered by Mr. Sahadeva Reddy, President, Cheluru Horticulture Farmers Producer Company Ltd. Later, the training programme was continued with the discussion about the Onion cultivation practices. Where, Dr. B.R. Raghu, Scientist, Division of Vegetable Crops, ICAR-IIHR, gave information about management practices for Onion. Dr. N. R. Prasanna Kumar, Senior Scientist, Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-IIHR, had a discussion with farmers about Integrated Pest Management in Onion. Dr. G. M. Sandeep Kumar, Scientist, Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-IIHR, gave information about Integrated Disease Management in Onion. Dr. R. Venkattakumar, Principal Scientist and Head (I/C), Division of Social Sciences and Training, ICAR-IIHR, delivered presidential remarks. He emphasized the onion growers to utilize the services of ICAR-IIHR towards development of onion growing regions of the district through continuous contact and follow-up. Ms. Navitha, CEO, Cheluru Horticulture Farmer Producer Company Ltd. proposed a formal vote of thanks. About 120 farmers participated in this training programme. This programme was coordinated by Dr. B. Narayanaswamy and Dr. R. Venkattakumar.
