Agriculture
Coffee Board launches free mobile training camps for coffee growers in Chikkamagaluru
The Coffee Board is offering free mobile-based training to coffee growers in Chikkamagaluru to help them detect pest attacks early.
The Coffee Board has organized free mobile training camps for coffee growers in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, aimed at early detection of pest infestations in coffee plantations.
The initiative provides technical assistance, teaching growers how to use mobile applications to identify signs of pest damage, enabling timely interventions.
The sessions, scheduled over the coming weeks, cover identification of common pests such as the coffee berry borer and leaf miners, along with recommended control measures.
Officials say the program is expected to improve crop health and yields while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
Local growers have welcomed the support, noting that early detection can prevent significant losses.
The initiative provides technical assistance, teaching growers how to use mobile applications to identify signs of pest damage, enabling timely interventions.
The sessions, scheduled over the coming weeks, cover identification of common pests such as the coffee berry borer and leaf miners, along with recommended control measures.
Officials say the program is expected to improve crop health and yields while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
Local growers have welcomed the support, noting that early detection can prevent significant losses.