THREE MONTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (WEP) REPORT

PRESENTATION

DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE (PLANT SCIENCE)

SIX SEMESTER
HUPSEKOT TECHNICAL SCHOOL, NAWALPUR

Submitted by: Submitted to:

Sanyam K. Garanja Sudip Tiwari
Co-Ordinator, Hupsekot Technical
School, Nawalpur

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I sincerely thank Mr. Kul Parsad Tiwari, my training supervisor, for his guidance and
support. My gratitude also goes to the Agriculture Knowledge Center staff for their
assistance. Special thanks to Mr. Bishwas Kafle, Sanjay Dhakal, and Nagendra KC for
their help and valuable time.

Lastly, thanks to my HTS family for their support.

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CONTENT
1. Introduction to Hupsekot Technical School
2. Introduction to Agriculture Knowledge center
3. Introduction to WEP (Work Experience Program)
4. Farm Visit Summaries
5. Challanges and Observations.
6. Conclusion.

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INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE CENTER:
Agricultural Knowledge center is branch of provincial government located in
Gandaki province, Kawasoti -8, Nawalpur. It deals with 8 municipality and provide
services for the famer in every situation directly or indirectly.

Objectives of Agricultural Knowledge Center:

• Provide technical knowledge and practical training to farmers.
• Motivate farmers toward modern agricultural practices.
• Offer subsidies to farmers.
• Assist farmers in all situations.

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1. Introduction to WEP:
WEP (Work Experience Program) is a short-term training that provides practical
knowledge on various subjects. It helps students apply the technical knowledge they have
learned theoretically.

Objectives of WEP:
• Apply theoretical knowledge in practical work.
• Gain practical experience to boost self-confidence.
• Learn about new innovations and how to implement them for farmers.

I completed my OJT at the "Krishi Gyan Kendra". During my training, I had the
opportunity to visit three different farms: a citrus farm, a banana farm, and a mixed crop
farm."

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Farm Visit Summaries:
A. Nirmal kera farm (Ratwal, Kawasoti-10)
Owner: Nirmal Bhattarai
Farm Area: 11 bigha
Banana Varieties: Disease Observed:
• Malbhok • Siga toka
• Bengali Kera • Bunchy Top Virus
• Rato Kera • Panama wilt
• Mungre Kera

Farming Practices:
• Banana plants were spaced at 7-10 × 9-10 feet, ensuring adequate airflow.
• Fertilizers are applied at a distance of 1 ft from base.
• Irrigation is not done in monsoon.
• In summer, irrigation is done in interval of 1 week and
• In winter, it is done in interval of 2 week or as per required. 6
• Weeds are manually removed around the base most of the time but chemicals such
as 2,4-D is spread to reduce the manpower.

• The new suckers are usually cut soon as possible to reduce the competition and
overcrowding.

• However, the suckers can be used for propagation and therefore can be sold.

• Male buds are removed after the last bunch of fruit appears. It can also be sold as it
is delicacy among locals.

• So, suckers and male buds are kind of passive income source.

• The farmers mentioned that bananas are harvested about 9-12 months after
planting when the fruits have matured but are still green.

• They look for specific signs of maturity, such as the tips of the bananas becoming 7
more rounded and the color of the fruit changing to a lighter green.
• When ready, the bunch is cut carefully using a sharp knife or machete.

• After the bunch was harvested, they cut down the stem to allow new
shoots to grow.

• Then, the remaining parts after harvesting such as banana stems, leaves are
left to decompose in the row of field, enriching the soil with organic matter
as well as saving labour cost.

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B. Shivasakti Kristin Farm (Sadh, Kawasoti-7)
Owner: Sudip Dawadi

Crops Planted:
i) Sun Kagati-1 (Lemon)
- Spacing: 15 × 15 ft

ii) Marigold
- Spacing: 1.5 × 3 ft

iii) Indian Plum

- Spacing: 10 × 10 ft

iv) Dragon Fruit

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FARMING PRACTICES:
• The lemon trees are planted with a spacing of 15 × 15 feet to allow enough
room for growth in later years.

• Farmers usually plant them in Baisakh and Jestha, which is the best time in
the spring season when conditions are favorable.

• Mr. Supid had planted marigold as a intercrop between lemon trees to

utilize the available free space.

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• Regular pruning is essential for lemon trees. It helps to remove dead or
diseased branches, improving airflow and sunlight exposure.

• Pruning is usually done once a year, and the best time for this is in late winter
around the month of Push, magh.

• After pruning, bordeux solution is crucial to be painted on the cut area to

prevent fungal attacks. It is also painted to the entire trunk from base to upper
branches.

• It works as a protective barrier against pathogens, fungus as well as sunburns

in younger trees.

• I noted that it is best to reapply the bordeux solution every 2-4 weeks during
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C. Nagendra KC’s Lemon Farm (Ranitar, Chormara)
This farm is a combination of a nursery and a citrus orchard.
Mr. Kc initially brought citrus plants from the Dhankuta Research Center to
establish his Farm. He has planted lemon trees grafted between Sunkagati
(scion) and tin pate suntala (rootstock). Some of these trees are even 10 years
old.

Varieties:
• Sun Kagati-1 (Acid lime)
• Sweet lime
• Seedless lemon
• Tangerine
• Triplet leaf orange

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FARMING PRACTICES:

• Mr. Kc mentioned that it's best to transplant lemon tree during cooler month like
around Baisakh, jestha to reduce stress on the tree.

• 1 feet deep and 1.5 - 2 ft width pit is good and requires about 1-2 weeks
exposure to sunlight for inhibiting the growth of weeds around the pit, as well as
reducing the likelihood of fungal diseases.

• Then the well decomposed manure is applied and the plant is ready to be
transplanted in the pit.

• He mentioned that the transplanted plant will be ready to pruned within

1-2 years of age and will be able to produce fruit after 2 years.
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Manure and fertilizer application Technique:
• A ring is dig around the tree where the branches extend up to.

• Well decomposed manure such as of Cow, and chicken manure at

about the ratio of 2:1 is applied in the dig area.

• Then chemical fertilizers such as DAP, zinc is applied at very minimal

ratio.

• After the application of fertilizer, the dig ring is covered with a thin
layer of soil and then with "Khar Grass".

• The "Khar Grass" helps to keep the soil moisy and adds organic
matter into the soil as it decomposes. 14
Challenges and Observations:
On the banana farm, managing Siga Toka and Bunchy Top Virus as well
as fruit Cracking was a key challenge.
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• Canker and root rot were observed in citrus, requiring timely interventions like
pruning infected parts and using disease-resistant varieties.

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• Mr. Sudip was using mulching plastic in lemon trees however I observed while
the plastic mulching was effective in conserving soil moisture, there were
shallow trenches around the plants. These trenches were causing water to
accumulate in certain areas, creating a breeding ground for insects.

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Conclusion:

My OJT experience at Krishi Gyan Kendra has been incredibly valuable in

enhancing my understanding of agricultural practices. Through visits to
diverse farms, I have gained practical knowledge in field management,
disease control, and farming techniques, all of which are essential for my
future career in agriculture.

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THANK YOU

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