Seminar Theme & Scope in Assam Horticultural Show-2009, Tezpur from Jan 30 to Feb 3/2009.

ASSAM HORTICULTURAL SHOW-2009, TEZPUR
ORGANIZED BY
ASSAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY , KHANAPARA , GUWAHATI – 22;

ASSAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, SONITPUR DISTRICT BRANCH,

&

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, SONITPUR, TEZPUR, ASSAM


Venue : Seminar Halls, Nehru Maidan , Tezpur Date: 30th Jan to 3rd Feb. , 2009

SEMINAR THEME AND SCOPE

The state of Assam is endowed with a rich diversity of horticultural resources with tremendous potential for their utilization and commercialization. However, commercial horticulture in true sense in the state is yet to have a breakthrough due to multiple constraints , specific to the region. The fact remains that with distinct eco-geographical advantages, strong base of horti-resources, available workforce, domestic and export market potentials – all combined together can bring forth to usher in a new dawn in the horticultural horizon of the state. To achieve this the state needs strategic approach designed to promote the holistic growth of horticultural sector through location specific and need based blue prints and plans so much so that all the aspects from farm to fork are adequately addressed to promote the holistic growth of the horticultural sector in the region.

The proposed seminar / interactive sessions / motivational trainings as a part of the Assam Horticultural Show, 2009 are targeted for various Institutions / Organizations, Horticulturists , Entrepreneurs, Scientists , Experts, Bankers / Financing / Input agencies and the Extension workers. The Mega Event is jointly organized by the Assam Agricultural Society (AHS), Central Committee, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, AHS, Sonitpur District Branch, Department of Agriculture, Sonitpur District and District Administration , Sonitpur, Assam.

The proposed seminar, being structured with various sub-themes and presentations is aimed to showcase the strength and potentials of the vibrant areas viz. diversification and strengthening of horticultural production base, commercialization of horticulture , post –harvest management including food processing and value addition , organic farming , export oriented productions and marketing , medicinal and aromatic plants, bamboo cultivation and utilization , indoor horticulture , mushroom production technology, skill upgradation , employment generation , horti-based entrepreneurship development , and eco-aesthetics as some of the thrust areas in the state horticultural sector.
The seminar programme and the sessions are attached herewith-

SEMINAR PROGRAMME AND SESSIONS

30.01.2009 :
10.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m. : Orientation Workshop for Horticulture Technology Mission.

Venue : Seminar Hall – I

10.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m. : Bamboo Productivity for Sustainable Livelihood
Venue : Seminar Hall – II

31.01.2009 :

09.30 a.m to 4.00 p.m. : Awareness Programme for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants A( MAP)

: Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants ( MAP) for Self Employment.
Venue : Seminar Hall – I
09.30 a.m to 4.00 p.m. : Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) of Horticultural Crops.
Venue : Seminar Hall – II
09.30 a.m to 4.00 p.m. : Interactive Meet of the Staeholders for Value

Addition and Marketing of Horticultural Crops.
Venue : Seminar Hall – II
01.02.2009:
09.30 a.m to 4.00 p.m : Multiple Cropping with special reference to Horticulture.

Five Presentations involving – Cropping Scenario, Strategic Planning, Technological Aspects, Marketing Issues etc

Venue : Seminar Hall – I

02.02.2009:
09.30 a.m to 4.00 p.m : Enhancing Farmers’ Income through Composite Farming.
Venue : Seminar Hall – I
09.30 a.m to 4.00 p.m : Watershed Development Programme and Its Sustainability.
Venue : Seminar Hall – II
03.02.2009:
09.30 a.m to 1.00 p.m : Organic Farming
Venue : Seminar Hall – I
09.30 a.m to 1.00 p.m : Commercial Production of Edible Mushrooms in Assam.
Venue : Seminar Hall – II

SUPPLIMENTARY SESSIONS



Interactive meet / Training and Demonstration / Success stories on

Horti- Technologies/ Commodities / Products

§ Indoor horticulture
§ Commercial floriculture
§ Organic Farming inputs / products –
§ Nursery production practices
§ Mushroom production technology
§ Bamboo based products
§ Horti-products and export marketing and border trades.
§ Women empowerment in horti-sector

Prepared By ~ Dr BN Medhi, Professor,

BN College of Agriculture (AAU), Biswanath Chariali &

President, Seminar Sub-committee,

Assam Horticultural Show-2oo9, Tezpur