Award distribution programme for “best farmer” and “best organised group” was organised by Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) at ATMA training hall on July 23.
A press release by ATMA Dimapur stated that, DAO & PD (ATMA) Atoi Sema in his address congratulated the awardees for their achievement and encouraged them to continue their hard work and dedication. He said that the department was trying their best to help the farming community during such times of pandemic. Therefore, he asked them not to hesitate in approaching ATMA for any query/assistance related to agriculture and allied activities. He also sought their cooperation in disseminating farm information to other farmers as well as report disease/pest infestation to agri and allied departments.
He further distributed the best farmer award to 6 (six) farmers namely, Thapfusabinuo, Seyeineinu Angami, Vikuosienuo Chusi, Dik Bahadur, Zhetovi Yeptho and Orenthung Ngullie and best organised group award to 3 (three) groups namely Aloino FSG, Sofaizen FSG and Kutupo SHG.
DPO, Land Resources and member AMC Akato Chishi also congratulated the awardees and said that farmers do not work for recognition or awards but for sustainability and are the economy builders.
Earlier, programme was chaired by deputy PD, ATMA, Dimapur Dr. Ithika C. Swu, who also welcomed the HoDs Dimapur of Agri and allied departments and farmers present. Vote of thanks was delivered by deputy PD, ATMA Dimapur, Tonikali Achumi.