An awareness programme on organic farming with practical demonstration (application of trichoderma, foliar, acid treatments, seedling and cutting treatments) was organised by ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) SBI Foundation – Gram Seva on August 26 at Bade Village.
A press release by AIDA stated that the objective of the training was to promote sustainable agricultural practices and increase farmers’ income.
Resource person, Assistant Chief Technical Officer (ACTO) specialized in plant protection, KVK, Dimapur, ICAR Nagaland centre, E. Lireni Kikon highlighted key features of organic farming.
She also stressed on the scope of organic farming in India in special reference to north east states and elaborated on the four principles of organic farming – principle of health, principle of fairness (environmental friendly), principle of ecological balance and principle of care.
Kikon also highlighted the differences between the organic farming and conventional type of farming which was practiced in one’s daily life.
A practical demonstration of making homemade pesticides was also held. The programme was anchored by livelihood officer, SBI, Gram Seva, Khino Anal, convergence officer SBI, Imnayangla Jamir said the welcome address and vote of thanks by GSC Bade village president, Khosato. The awareness programme was attended by 20 participants from Bade village.