BOMDILA, Apr 11:

 

A training programme on introductory cultivation of Blueberry was held on Monday at Bomdila under Border Area Development Programme (BADP) by the Horticulturist, State Horticulture Farm Shergaon-Bomdila in collaboration with the District Administration.

Three beneficiaries from each border area blocks of Dirang, Kalaktang and Nafra were selected to attend the training on cultivation of the blueberry fruit.

The plants were imported all the way from Michigan, USA through the plant importer Abonna fruits and Plants Company Pvt. Ltd, Siliguri. Each beneficiary was given hundred plants consisting of four cultivars viz Bluecrop, Legacy, Blueray and Bluejay. This was done to facilitate cross-pollination for better fruit production. Different cultivars are available to suit different climatic conditions from warm to extreme cold.

The credit for introducing the blueberry crop in the district goes to Chief Secretary Shakuntala Gamlin for initiating the organic cultivation of the horticulture crop during her recent visit to the district and to the Deputy Commissioner Sonal Swaroop for taking keen interest and making the necessary funds available on time.

The training, technical support and plant materials were made available to the progressive farmers by the Horticulturist N Lobsang. Further training, supervision and monitoring would be done by the Horticulturist for the ensuing two months.

The blueberries are one of the most nutrient-dense foods and contain large levels and a broad range of antioxidants. Natural medicine has long held that these round purple berries give long life health benefits that far exceed their tiny size. Native to North America, blueberries are rich in proanthocyanidin, contributing to blueberry benefits that include fighting cancer, losing weight and enhancing glowing young skin. It is also rich in vitamin C and K and contains manganese and other antioxidants that lead to its numerous other health benefits like boosting the brain, enhancing digestion and promoting heart health among others. DIPRO

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Kenter Joya Riba

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