A farmer at Kanjikuzhy in Alappuzha has begun cultivating tomatoes based on the Israeli farming model. Agriculture Minister P. Prasad inaugurated the experimental project by enterprising farmer Sujith Swami Nikarthil by planting a seedling on Sunday.
Tomato farming is carried out in specially designed mini polyhouses. The seedlings were planted on raised beds, the surfaces of which are covered using mulching sheets.
Using the polyhouse method, according to Mr. Nikarthil, will help control pests and diseases and increase production. Another benefit is that farming can be done around the year.
