Goa Coconut Agriculture – The importance of modernization of traditional coconut agriculture

The Goa government is now strengthening the coconut farmers, joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s self -indulgence in India. Traditional coconut cultivation and related tasks are now updated with new technology and modern methods.

Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched a campaign called ‘Friends Coconut Tree’, headed by the Goa Agricultural Department and the Coconut Development Board. Its purpose is to protect coconut trees and teach modern tools and skills to young people, so they do this work proudly.

Young people are trained

Today, coconut is cultivated in 25,730 hectares of land in Goa, and more than 124 million coconuts are produced each year. But by climbing the trees for so much agriculture, the need for talented persons who broke coconuts has increased. To overcome this flaw, the government is training local youth. They are taught how to safely climb the trees, cultivate coconut and how to protect them from crop insects.

Previous farmers used to climb the trees with the help of ropes, and now they do this work easily and safely with new technology. This campaign is not only protecting Goa’s traditional coconut farming, but also the interest of the new generation. Now young people see this as a good business and make it a self -indulgence.

Today’s ‘Kalpavriksha’ coconut

Coconut cultivation is very beneficial. Such fruit, coconut, is useful for every part of your part. This is called ‘Kalpavriksha’ today. In the Dwapar era, ‘Kalpavriksha’ was considered a tree that meets every need of men. Nowadays, such a tree is a coconut tree, which is called the ‘life tree’ that loves people love. Each part of its part comes in some work.

• Coconut Water – Very healthy and fresh drink in summer
• Coconut Cream (Milk) – Taste and nutritious
• Coconut oil – to eat, hair and skin
• Coconut Sugar – Healthy Sweet made of Coconut Flowers
• Coconut kernel (solid area) – Gravy, sweets and especially used in a lot of South Indian dishes

Can help with beauty and health
Coconut oil has been used in our country for centuries. Especially for hair and skin care. The same oil is used today in cream, body lotion, lipstick, soap, shampoo and shaving cream.

Coconut drinks
In India and Sri Lanka, ‘Dodi’ is made from coconut. Todi is a mild alcohol drink in Goa. In Kerala it is also known as “stone” or “Neera”. After a while the dodi becomes a vinegar.

Is also amazing in medicine
Coconut has a special place in Ayurveda and Unani medicine. It provides relief in diseases such as cold, cough, constipation and asthma. Coconut water, oil, milk and flowers work like medicines.

For agriculture and animals
Cocapets are made by mixing coconut peel and fiber, which is the best manure for plants. Coconut water is also used for plant growth. After making coconut milk, the remaining waste is also useful in animals.

Stock in employment and crafts
Cups, decorative materials are made from coconut fibers, ropes, mats and coconut shells. Many have started their career with this and there is a good need for their products. Coconut has a huge place in Hinduism. Coconut is essential in every worship from birth to death. In such a situation, this effort of the Goa government can be proven to be very helpful for farmers and young people. Many young people can start their careers with coconut cultivation by getting training.

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