Daijiworld Media Network – Panaji (SB)

Panaji, Jul 18: An area of 1426.59 hectares of land covering different horticulture crops has been cultivated under National Horticulture Mission launched in the state during 2005-06, stated union minister of state for agriculture K V Thomas in a written reply to Goa member of parliament Shantaram Naik.

The state has been sanctioned a total sum of Rs 618.84 lac as financial assistance from 2005-06 to 2008-09 towards the implementation of the mission, he stated.

Minister added in his reply that the activities undertaken in the state under the scheme include establishment of model and small nurseries in the public and private sector, establishment of new gardens through area expansion of potential horticulture crops, rejuvenation of old and senile orchards, adoption and certification of organic farming, promotion of integrated pest management and integrated nutrient management and human resource development.