ATMA Niuland block conducted demonstration on “Line sowing methods in soybean” at K. Hetoi village on July 20 with BTM, (Niuland Block), ATMA Dimapur, Demalu Hasnusa as the resource person.
A press release by ATMA Niuland block stated that, he encouraged the farmers that sowing should be done in lines 45 cm-60 cm apart and plant to plant distance can be kept from 4 cm to 5 cm. The sowing depth of soyabean seed should not be more than 3 cm-4 cm under ideal moisture conditions. Appropriate physical distancing was maintained and COVID-19 safety kits and information pamphlets about precautionary measures were distributed to the 12 farmers present.