Context:
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) has partnered with ICAR–National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA), Rajahmundry.
- The collaboration aims to train Farmers’ Producers Organisations (FPOs) and farmers in:
- Post-harvest management
- Processing technologies for turmeric and chilli
Significance of the Training
- Turmeric and chilli are highly susceptible to:
- Moisture damage
- Microbial contamination
- Adoption of modern post-harvest techniques is expected to:
- Enhance crop value
- Improve market competitiveness
- Reduce post-harvest losses
