Three-day training on “soil health management’ was organised by State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) from April 26-28.
A release by SAMETI stated that soil, being the basis of all agricultural activities, the training program was aimed at imparting technical knowledge about various aspects of soil science, both theoretically and practically to the field functionaries of all ATMA districts.
It stated that detailed theoretical and practical sessions on soil testing and its importance in agriculture, methods and techniques in soil sample collection, role of bio- agents in soil health management and its application, application of bio-agents, soil sample collection, bio fertilizers-its importance and uses for sustainable agriculture, management of soil biology were imparted by resource persons,
I.E.T.C. vice principal and in-charge Agricultural Chemistry Lab, Temsuienla, lecturer and in-charge, Bio Control Lab, I.E.T.C.Dr. Beremjungla and A.O, Bio Fertilizer laboratory, I.E.T.C Mhonchumo.
In her valedictory speech, special guest Dr. Beremjungla said that there was a great task ahead for all the agriculture functionaries towards increasing food production despite the depleting land and water resources, in order to make Vision 2025- food for all, a reality. In the process, she encouraged the participants to deliver technical support to the farmers in a way in which they could understand and implement as per their local needs. She also spoke on the importance of motivating farmers in all their endeavours.
The valedictory function was chaired by DPD SAMETI, Sentinatro Longchar, while feedback on the training was given by ATM, Zunheboto Tiarenla Jamir and ATM, Mon Kanato Sumi and vote of thanks was pronounced by DPD SAMETI Tiajungla Longchar.
The training program concluded with distribution of certificates and training handouts to the participants by the special guest.