A day-long training on “Livelihood improvement and technological empowerment of tribal farmers through training and input support system” funded under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) was organised by Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) Nagaland Centre, Medziphema, on March 6 at Doyapur Village.
A press release by ICAR Nagaland Centre informed that in a welcome address, scientist (fisheries), Jyotish Barman, briefed the participants about the objective of the training and the necessity of diversification to maximise production per unit area through adoption of an integrated farming system.
He also gave an overview on the possibility of adopting different fish species suitable for farming in Nagaland, especially the small species which have more nutritional benefits. Emphasising on local magur breeding, Barman urged some of the farmers to come forward and take-up magur breeding to solve the scarcity of seeds.
Delivering detailed information on summer vegetable cultivation and their package of practices, scientist (horticulture), Dr. Azeze Seyie, emphasised the need for undertaking organic cultivation through application of bio-fertilizer and neem oil.
ICAR said knowledge of insect and pest management, benefits of intercropping, and farming system management were imparted to the farmers. The training concluded with input distribution. Altogether, 43 farmers participated in the training.