Fig tree branching

Question

Can growth of additional branches be achieved by nicking (small cut) in one of main stems?

Answer 1

This is not a customary method of pruning Fig Trees.
You can pinch out growth on branches to promote more branching.
Pinch the new growth on branches after they have grown 5 or 6 leaf nodes.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htm