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1. Inaugural Report of 44th FTF ITT International Training Program on “Production to Post-Harvest Management in Horticultural crops” at UAS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

I. Inaugural Ceremony

The 44th and the final Feed the Future India Triangular Training Program on “Production to Post-Harvest

Management in Horticultural crops” was organized during 09 – 23rd March, 2020 at University of

Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The program was jointly organized by National

Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, University of Agricultural Sciences

(UAS), Bengaluru and University of Horticultural Sciences (UHS), Bagalkot, Karnataka, India. The inaugural

ceremony of the training was held on 10th March, 2020 at UAS, Bengaluru. The objective of the training

program was to sensitize field level extension from developing countries from Africa and Asian countries

on Production and Post-harvest aspects of various horticulture crops. The program was attended by 23

international participants from 7 partner countries viz., Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Bangladesh,

Cambodia and Afghanistan.

MANAGE International e-Bulletin ISSN No. 2582-2101 Issue-41 April-2020

In this Issue:

1. Brief report on the 44th FTF ITT program on “Production to Post-Harvest management in Horticultural crops” organized jointly by MANAGE, Hyderabad, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Bangalore, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India.

I. The Inaugural ceremony II. Brief Summary of the program

III. The Valedictory Ceremony

2. Success stories from Implementation of Back at Work Plans 3. Sneak Peak into the next issue

Feed The Future India Triangular Training (FTF ITT) Program

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Dignitaries inaugurated the training program by watering the plant as a tradition to nurture the knowledge through training program

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Honorable Vice Chancellor of UAS, Bengaluru, Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad presided over the inaugural. Dr. R. C. Jagadish,

Dean, College of Horticulture, Bengaluru, and the programme Directors; Dr. Mahantesh Shirur, Deputy Director

(Agril.Extn.), MANAGE, Dr. Sadananda G K, Program Director, UHS, Bagalkot, Dr. A.P. Mallikarjuna Gowda, Program

Director UAS, Bengaluru, and key officers from UAS, Bengaluru, UHS, Bagalkot were present during the inaugural

ceremony. The training inaugural started with the invocation prayer followed by the introduction of the dignitaries

on the dais. The dignitaries inaugurated the training program by watering the plant as a tradition to symbolize the

nurturing of knowledge through training program.

At the outset, the dignitaries were welcomed on the dais by Dr. A.P. Mallikarjuna Gowda, the program Director from

UAS, Bengaluru. The participants then introduced themselves to the dignitaries on the dais. Dr. S Rajendra Prasad,

Vice Chancellor, UAS, Bengaluru expressed his gratitude and thanked

MANAGE and USAID/India for choosing UAS, Bengaluru & UHS, Bagalkot

as partner institutes in the prestigious Feed the Future India Triangular

Training Program sponsored by USAID/India and Government of India.

Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad said that the training theme is designed to address

the importance of post-harvest technology and quality production in

Horticultural crops in the developing countries. In his presidential address

The Vice Chancellor formally welcomed all the international participants

and appreciated the presence of a mixed group of professionals from the public sector, private and NGO sectors.

He highlighted the importance of sustainability in agriculture sector in the developing countries and also emphasized

the need of post-harvest technology to reduce the loss of perishable horticultural crops. Dr. R. C. Jagadeesh, Dean,

UHS, Bagalkot speaking on the occasion, expressed happiness to be cohost to organize the prestigious FTF ITT

international Training program. Highlighting the expertise of University of Horticulture in the field of horticulture

crop production, processing and post-harvest technology, he assured of quality training and exposure to the

participants from both the Universities. He emphasized the scope and significance of horticultural crops and its

potentiality in the global trade. He said that the value of horticulture produce can be enhanced when it is processed

with modern technology in order to achieve high farm income.

Dr. Mahantesh Shirur, Program Director (PMU), MANAGE welcomed the participants for the 44th FTF ITT program

and briefly explained about the overview of the training program. On behalf of Director

General, MANAGE, he thanked the Vice-Chancellors of both the prestigious Universities

of India in coming forward to organize such an important training. He explained the

journey of FTF ITT in the last five years and highlighted how the Back at Work Plans of

the participants have been able to create an impact in their respective countries. He

urged the trainees to take the best learning from India which can suit to their countries

and try to implement good practices in horticulture. Dr. Shirur acknowledged Dr. Sadananda G.K,

Dr. A.P. Mallikarjuna Gowda and Administration of UAS, Bengaluru and UHS, Bagalkot for their efforts during the

preparation and designing of the program.

Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Vice Chancellor- UAS Bangalore

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Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, UAS, Bengaluru addressing the gathering

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The Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Sadananda G. K, (Program Director) Assistant Professor, UHS Bagalkot.

Dr. Sadananda thanked MANAGE for giving this opportunity to be a part of the prestigious Feed the Future India

Triangular Training Program and Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Vice Chancellor, UAS, Bengaluru and Dr. R. C. Jagadish, Dean,

College of Horticulture, Bengaluru, UHS for extending his enormous support successful implementation of the

training program. At last he acknowledged the participants for showing interest in the training program. The

ceremony concluded with group photo of the international participants and the dignitaries followed by high tea.

II. Brief Summary of the Program

The training program was participatory in nature including lectures, group discussions, case studies and field visits.

The program sessions were classified thematically to meet the requirements of the participants. The broad themes

identified for the training are given in the table below.

Broad Themes Sessions

Advanced production technology of Horticultural crops

Advanced production technology of commercial fruit crops

Climate resilient Horticulture

Dryland Horticulture techniques

Soil & Water analysis: Prerequisite for high crop productivity

Soilless cultivation in Horticulture

Biotechnology and Horticulture Biotechnological interventions in Horticulture

Tissue culture technology in horticultural crop production

IPR issues in Horticulture

Commercial floriculture

Dry flower technology

Extraction of essential oils and active principles from medicinal and aromatic crops

Value addition of Medicinal and Aromatic plants

Use of PGRs in Horticulture crops

Group photo of the 44th Feed The Future India Triangular Training Program at UAS, Bengaluru

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Horticulture and Allied Disciplines Vegetable cultivation under protected cultivation

Hands on training in Bee keeping

Crop Protection Technologies in Horticultural Crops

Diagnosis of major pests in Horticultural crops and control measures

Diagnosis of major diseases in Horticultural crops

Hands on experience in production of bio fertilisers

Hands on experience in production of vermicomposting

Post-Harvest Management and Techniques in Horticultural Crops

Postharvest Management of Horticultural crops: Indian Scenario

Management of horticulture produce: Artificial ripening, precooling, skin coating etc.,

Analysis of plant based bioactive compounds

Storage of horticultural crops: ZECC, CA/MA

Fermentation technology in Horticulture

Dehydration of Fruits and Vegetables

Extrusion cooking and vacuum frying

Hands on training on preparation of Intermediate moisture foods

Horticulture based functional foods and nutraceuticals

III. Valedictory ceremony of the 44th FTF ITT program

Amidst the global pandemic outbreak of the COVID-19 virus the program was concluded on 19th March, 2020 after

consultation with the USAID and Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India to ensure safe return of the

international participants back to their respective countries. The theoretical sessions of the training program were

completed while the field visits and exposure visits to different horticultural institutes in the state were cancelled

as a precautionary measure to avoid the

risk of International trainees getting

exposed to the infection of the COVID-19

virus. The participants were distributed

the course completion certificates and

necessary travel arrangements were

made for their quick and safe arrival in

their countries. PMU, MANAGE took

brisk decision and arranged immediate

available return flights to their countries

as most of the partner countries

announced the airport shut down and

lockdown in their countries. The Director

General, MANAGE appreciated the PMU team and Mr. Anand B002EV.R, Chief Manager of M/s. Balmer Lawrie &

Co. Ltd., Hyderabad to ensure smooth departure and safe return of all the trainees to their countries before the lock

down. Director General also appreciated the host Universities for ensuring regular health checkups of the

participants and providing safety and hygiene equipment’s and sanitizers.

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2. Success Story from Back At Work Plan from Mr. Orishaba Akex from Uganda

Tackling malnutrition through promotion of consumption of orange fleshed sweet potatoes

Mr. Orishaba Akex from Uganda was trained under the FTF ITT international training program on “Integrated

Technology for Production, Processing and value addition in Tuber Crops” during 16-30th September, 2019

conducted at ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), Thiruvanantapuram, Kerala, India.

Mr. Akex credited the FTF ITT training for his new confidence with the exposure to advanced technologies and

innovations from ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. After going back to his country he committed to

address the major problems like nutritional insecurity and mortality of

children in his districts. He utilized the knowledge and learnings from

the training program on tuber crops and sensitized the Head Masters

and School principals and parents about the nutritional importance of

orange fleshed sweet potatoes at Kaharo Sub County, Kabale district in

Uganda. Orange fleshed sweet potato variety rich in vitamin A is

popular crop and becoming an important strategy to improve vitamin-

A deficiency across Uganda. He sourced the tubers (planting materials) of improved varieties of orange fleshed

sweet potatoes from National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO-KACHWEKANOZARDI). He organized the

field demonstration at both school gardens and selected model farmer fields. He conducted awareness activities to

demonstrate the school students, their parents, neighbors, teachers, pregnant and breast feeding mothers about

the cultivation and importance of consumption of Sweet Potatoes. He himself distributed the tubers of improved

varieties of orange fleshed sweet potatoes to the parents, school management authority, and rural community

people.

He also monitored and gave technical backstopping for rural communities in the agronomical aspects of cultivation

of orange fleshed sweet potatoes. He demonstrated and taught

how to prepare and cook these orange fleshed sweet potatoes to

minimize the loss of nutrients. By this activity he aimed at

reducing the nutrient deficiency of children who are less than six

years age. The efforts of Mr. Orishaba Alex were imparted to 5000

pupils of five primary schools and also more than 2000 parents

especially women. He could able to establish 20 acres of orange

fleshed sweet potatoes gardens in Kaharo Sub County. He

received huge appreciation for his initiative by the school officials

for contributing his knowledge in order to reduce the malnutrition

and improving on food security among the vulnerable categories

of people.

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Outcome:

He got instructed by the District Administration to scale up this technology to other districts by training through

other fellow agriculture officers. MANAGE, USAID India are happy to know the progress of Mr. Akex and wish to him

to do more on spreading his knowledge gained from the training at CTCRI in his workplace. PMU, MANAGE wish him

more success in his future efforts.

3. Sneak Peak into the coming issue

Hands on training and exposure visits of 44th FTF ITT

More success stories from Back at Work Plans

For any queries relat ing to the

progra m, please Contact following address:

Program Management Unit (PMU), National

Institute of Agricultural Extension Management

(MANAGE), Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad -

500030, Telangana, India

Phone number: Office: +91(40) 24016702-06,

Ext.: 538

Email: pmu.manage@manage.gov.in

Website: www.manage.gov.in

www.facebook.com/ftfittmanage.ind

https://twitter.com/FTFITT_MANAGE

Editor-in-Chief:

Smt. G. Jayalakshmi, IAS

Director General

MANAGE

Editor:

Dr. Mahantesh Shirur

Dy. Director (Agricultural Extension)

MANAGE

Associate Editors: Dr. S.S.P. Jyothi, Program Manager, PMU, MANAGE Mr. Dharmaraj B.M, Program Executive,

PMU, MANAGE

Dissemination Support:

Mr. B. Chinna Rao

Junior Program Executive, PMU, MANAGE

Mr. Orishaba Alex Agricultural Officer

Kabale District Local Government, Production and Marketing Department, P.O.Box. 5, Kabale, Uganda

Mob: +256785300345, Email: Alexorishaba935@gmail.com

FTF ITT Training Program Overview

Total Number of Training Programs Completed: 44

Number of executives trained till now: 1144

Male: Female: 700: 444

Number of Countries covered: 20

Name of the countries:

Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Vietnam

Africa: Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania

and Uganda

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