Training on sustainable farming at Kingniu Village

A one-day training program on Soil, Water and Fertilizer Management and Compost Making was conducted on August 15 at Kingniu Village Council Hall, with the participation of 75 farmers from the community.
The program was sponsored by the Azim Premji Foundation (APF) and implemented by the Chingthur Foundation (CF) in collaboration with the Kingniu Village Council.
In a press release, Chingthur Foundation Executive Director, Rev. Dingshungngamang Kamei informed that Chingthur Foundation, executive director, Rev. Dingshungngamang Kamei, delivered the opening remark, highlighting the importance of sustainable farming practices in ensuring food security and strengthening the local economy.
A hands-on training on compost making was conducted.
The session emphasized the importance of compost in sustainable farming, with a live demonstration on step-by-step compost preparation and best practices for maintaining compost quality.
The initiative was closely aligned with the Zero Waste Campaign, encouraging villagers to convert all bio-matter, including kitchen waste and homestead by-products, into premium organic compost.
In her closing remarks, Chingthur Foundation, chairman, Akeina Gonmei, commended the farmers for their active participation and urged them to replicate the training in their own homesteads. Each farmer has been assigned to practice compost preparation at home, and upon certification, they will be encouraged to scale up production gradually.
The first session, led by Lungaithui Malangmei, Program Manager, CF, focused on Soil, Water, and Fertilizer Management. Farmers were trained on understanding soil health, efficient water management techniques, and the balanced use of fertilizers to enhance crop yield.
The training began with a welcome address by Kingniu Village Council, chairman, Lusang, an invocation by Kingniu Baptist Church, Pastor, Chillio.
The training marks a significant step toward promoting eco-friendly farming, conserving the environment, and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Plans are underway to extend the program to neighbouring villages in the coming months.