KVK Zunheboto, Nagaland University conducted a week long skill training programme for rural youths on vermicomposting at KVK Zunheboto from October 14 to 19.
The aim of the training was to provide the participants a detail account of the process involved in preparation of vermicomposting and vermiculture.
A press release from KVK Zunheboto stated that, senior scientist and head Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia, course coordinator urged the farmers to come up with vermicomposting at their villages so that organic fertilizers requirements were met at village level.
Naropongla, farm manager demonstrated on various methodologies to be adopted to become successful in vermicomposting.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia during the technical sessions explained in detail the importance of vermicomposting and its role in crop production.
During the valedictory session, Wapangtoshi Longkumer, ACT plant protection welcomed the farmers and suggested them to develop the art of vermicomposting and vermiculture for generating income and to reduce drudgery among the women.
He assured that KVK will provide all the assistance to farmers in every aspect of farming.
Readymade vermicomposting tetra beds were supplied to the farmers. Altogether 16 participants attended the week long programme.