From pests to fruits, here are 2 events that garden-lovers can attend this April in Goa.
CROP/GARDEN PEST CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT
Anyone who is into gardening will know that it’s an enjoyable pastime … that is, until your beautiful plants are struck by pests, which not only damage plants, but even destroy them completely, if they are not stopped in time.
When that happens, most people feel helpless as they watch their healthy plants wither and die. However, if you are armed with a bit of knowledge about pests, you might have a fighting chance to salvage your garden.
For those interested in understanding such pests, there will be a workshop on ‘Crop and Garden Pest Control and Management’ at QC Farm, Mormugao on April 13, 2024.
Participants will learn to identify and control infection from various pests that attack plantation crops and backyard gardens, damaging fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants.
Some of the common pests which will be covered are rhinoceros beetles, fruit flies etc, which destroy fruits such as mangoes, cashews and even entire coconut trees.
The workshop will be led by Allwyn Siqueira, while organic solutions will be provided by Barrix Agro Sciences Pvt Ltd, Bangalore.
WHERE: QC Farm, Opp Bogmalo Church, Mormugao
WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2024
TIMINGS: 10 am – 1 pm
FEES: Rs 300
CONTACT: +91 98221 62385
KONKAN FRUIT FEST 2024
The Konkan Fruit Fest is back! The Botanical Society of Goa is organising the 18th edition of the Konkan Fruit Fest on the grounds of Our Lady of Rosary Church, Navelim, from April 19 to 21.
The event is being held in association with the Agricos Alumni Association, while the Directorate of Agriculture, agricultural universities, NGOs and other government agencies will be collaborators.
The Konkan Fruit Fest is organised with the aim of celebrating and promoting local fruits of Goa and the Konkan region, and several of these will be on display at the fest.
Plants, processed fruit products, manure and other agricultural essentials will be on sale.
Several competitions will be held during the 3 days – Fresh Fruits Competition, Fruit Products Competition, Best Honey Competition, Fruit & Vegetable Carving, Flower Arrangement Competition, Fancy Dress Competition, Fruit Eating Competition, Drawing Competition and Guess the weight of the fruit.
Three winners will be selected from each competition, and cash prizes along with certificates will be awarded on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Prizes of the 32nd Annual Home Garden Competition will also be distributed on April 19, 2024, during the inaugural ceremony.
Live music and entertainment will be seen on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The closing ceremony of the fest will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
For more details about the event, stall bookings and competition information, contact the numbers given below.
WHERE: Our Lady of Rosary Church, Navelim
WHEN: April 19 to 21
TIMINGS: 10 am to 8 pm
CONTACT: +91 8308 847818 or +91 8390 113019