Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Mokokchung conducted training cum farmer’s scientist interaction on October 26, for farmers under Tsusangra Nemna Valley Farmers Society at Tuli Town Hall.
A press release by KVK Mokokchung, informed that resource persons for the technical session were ACTO Agronomy, Imtisenla, ACTO Horticulture, Khekali Sema, and ACTO Soil Conservation, Imtilemla.
The topics covered included various sustainable practices for foothill agriculture such as adopting short and medium duration rice varieties, double cropping, soil nutrient management, soil testing, water management, and importance and scope of vegetable farming, package of practice of different winter vegetables, preparation and maintenance of winter vegetable nursery beds, etc.
The farmers during the interaction session highlighted problems they faced such as pest, disease and nutrient management in different crops which were responded to and addressed by providing solutions by the subject experts. The release added that the programme was attended by 40 farmers, who received winter vegetable seeds, waste decomposer, bio-fertilizers, etc.