Participants with officials during the trainings and demonstration conducted by ATMA Peren Ahthibung block at Songlhuh village on September 24. (Photo Caption: ATMA Peren)
Ahthibung, October 19 (MExN): Ahthibung block under ATMA Peren conducted trainings and demonstration at Songlhuh and Old Chalkot village on September 24 and 25 respectively.
A press release from ATMA Ahthibung block stated that the trainings were conducted based on the needs of the farmers.
Dr Kekeipeu Nza, ATM trained the farmers on the management practices of backyard piggery and poultry farming. He stated that piggery and poultry farming are the most potential source of meat production in the state so he encourages the farmers to take up these farming seriously as it generates a lot of income and employment too. He also stressed on feeding of balanced feeds that are readily available in the market as traditional feeds like fodders and kitchen wastes could not provide adequate nutrition to their growth rates and well being of the livestock. He further advised them to vaccinate the livestock on time and suggested some vitamins and medicines to be given if necessary.
This was followed by training on management practices of winter vegetables and demonstration on line sowing and nursery bed preparation of winter vegetables.
ATM Lireni Lotha trained the farmers on management practices such as land preparations, crop spacing, crop rotation and plantation of trap crops to prevent pest and disease infestation on the target crops. She suggested the farmers to maintain proper drainage system and highly recommended to go for certified seeds for good yield.
After the training, she conducted a step by step demonstration on preparation of nursery bed and line sowing of winter vegetables to avoid pest infestations and for better yielding of the crops.
The following day on September 25, training and demonstration programme was organised at Old Chalkot Village wherein the farmers were trained on the cultural practices of broccoli and Radish. ATM Keneingunuo Sorhie highlighted the importance of the two vegetables and further trained the farmers on nursery bed preparation, crop spacing, drainage provision and pest and disease management.
Altogether 30 farmers attended the programmes and seeds of winter vegetables were distributed to all the farmer trainees.
