Avocado Orchard, Sikkim
Establishing avocado orchards in Sikkim with training on sustainable production and marketing, funded by NERCORMS and the North East Council.
Overview
Funded by NERCORMS under the North East Council, Ministry of DoNER, this project establishes avocado orchards in Sikkim's hill villages. Farmers receive planting material and training on sustainable avocado production, post-harvest handling and marketing, opening a high-value crop for the region.
What we do
- 1Training programme on sustainable practices in avocado production and marketing
- 2Distribution of planting material to orchard farmers
- 3Meetings with the Sikkim Horticulture Department and local representatives
Outcomes so far
- Avocado orchards established with farmer groups in Sikkim
- Farmers trained on orchard management and marketing
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