DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Chizami Block, organised a Skill Training of Rural Youth (STRY) on bonsai making and a demonstration cum farmer–scientist interaction programme on horticultural crops from August 27-29 at Zhavame, Zelome and Tsupfume villages.
The STRY on bonsai making was conducted with Letso Mekro, Proprietor, Nagami Bonsai, as resource person. The training provided participants with practical knowledge on bonsai techniques, including plant selection, potting, shaping, pruning and maintenance. The hands on sessions aimed to equip rural youth with useful skills while encouraging entrepreneurship and self employment opportunities in the ornamental horticulture sector.
A demonstration cum farmer–scientist interaction programme on horticultural crops was conducted with Manjunath K.S., Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), KVK Porba, Phek, as resource person. The programme focused particularly on scientific cultivation and management of kiwi.
Participants were given detailed information on suitable climate and soil requirements, important kiwi varieties, training and pruning techniques, grafting methods, maturity indices for harvesting, pest and disease management, weed control and other orchard management practices. The programme enabled farmers to gain a better understanding of kiwi production and underscored the importance of adopting scientific methods for improved productivity and quality.
