Internationally renowned Organic farming expert from Karnataka, 'Krishipandit', Dr. Varanashi Krishnamoorthy to deliver lecture at Goa University On October 15
Panaji, October 14, >From Nandkumar Kamat The Department of Botany, Goa University has organized a public lecture by Dr. Varanashi Krishnamoorthy, from Varanashi Research foundation, Adyanadka, Dakshin Kannada district, Karnataka, On Wednesday, October 15, 2003 , at 3.30 PM at the Conference hall, Administrative building, Taleigao, Goa. He would speak on 'Organic farming and sustainable agriculture, Success story of Varanashi farm'. It would be beneficial to farmers, horticulturists, gardners, landscape developers, managers of plant nurseries, small orchard owners and users of biofertilizers. Members of the public are requested to attend. Dr. Krishnammorthy is recipient of the 'Krishipandit' award by the government of Karnataka for his model organic farm.The International federation of Organic agricultural movement (IFOAM) has recognized Varanashi farms as a model Organic farm during 2002. Dr.Varanashi has developed a special method of composting which produces 20,000 MT of organic compost annually. He has developed several indigenous organic farm products like Composter, Bio-mix, Bio-compost, Phospho compost, Bio-spray besides low cost techniques for rainwater harvesting and solid agro-waste management. Dr. Varanashi to brief the press at GUJ office:- Dr. Varanashi would also be briefing the presspersons, On 15 the October at 11 a.m. under the aegis of Goa Union of Journalists, at GUJ office, Shrama Shakti Bhavan, Pato, Panaji about his experience in organic farming. GUJ members and presspersons may please take a note and attend. For any information please contact Mr. Gurudas Sawal. This press note is issued by Dr. Nandkumar Kamat, Department of Botany, Goa University, on behalf of the organizers. For any information about the university lecture and Dr. Varanashi's schedule in Goa, please feel free to contact:- Prof. D.J.Bhat, Professor and Head, dept. of Botany through anyone of the university EPbX numbers 2451345-48,2451375/2451240/2452019 ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
