Indian state to boost mango production with high density farming
"We will attempt to cultivate mangoes with the high density technique. This involves less spacing of about five metres between the crops (which is otherwise 10m). This method will produce more yield of mangoes," said agriculture director Ulhas Pai Kakode.
Considering the potential of the mango crop to sustain the income of farmers, the government had proposed a scheme to promote mango cultivation in rocky areas by adopting modern techniques.
"There is very good scope for the cultivation of mangoes in the upper land and hilly terrains of Goa. Its success now depends on the proper implementation of this initiative and farmers' will to take this up on a commercial level," said president of Chodan-Madel farmers club, Premanand Mhambre.
source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
