A field day was conducted by KVK Dimapur under the Cluster Frontline Demonstration (CFLD) on oilseeds to showcase the TS-38 Toria variety on February 11, at the field of beneficiary farmer, Melon Munda.
A press release by KVK Dimapur informed that TS-38, a high-performing variety of toria, boasts key features such as 40-45% oil content, early maturity (120-130 days), a yield potential of 2-3 tons per hectare, disease resistance, and adaptability to diverse soils and climates.
These traits make it an ideal choice for enhancing oilseed production, farmer profitability, and sustainable agriculture. Altogether 20 farmers participated in the programme, who witnessed crop’s the exceptional performance and discussed its potential to transform oilseed farming in the region.
The event was led by CTO in Plant Breeding, Dr. Bendangla Imsong, with support from SMS (Agriculture Extension), Marneni Divya Sree, and SMS (Fruit Science), Gulshan Kumar.