11/09/2026
The Chestnut Training Workshop was successfully concluded at the National Tea & High Value Crops Research Institute (NTHRI), Shinkiari. The training focused on modern and practical aspects of chestnut cultivation, including orchard establishment, plant management, propagation, pest and disease management, and techniques for improving productivity and fruit quality.
At the conclusion of the workshop, certificates were distributed among the participating trainees in recognition of their successful completion of the training program.
The initiative reflects NTHRI’s continued commitment to capacity building, knowledge transfer, and the promotion of high-value horticultural crops in the region. Such programs provide farmers, growers, and other stakeholders with practical knowledge and skills to support sustainable chestnut production and future orchard development in Hazara.