Farmers training programme held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 29 2015 :
Department of Agriculture, Government of Manipur in association with the Dow Agrosciences India Pvt Ltd conducted a one-day farmers' training cum farmers-scientists interaction programme on use of Granite 240 SC (herbicide) at Hotel Imphal today.
Additional Chief Engineer (CADA) and Scheme in charge, Farm Mechanisation, Dept of Agriculture K Manoranjan graced the inaugural session as the chief guest while Additional Director, Dept of Agriculture Ph Rajendro was the functional president.
Technical Transfer Manager of Dow Agrosciences India Pvt Ltd Basweshwar Ghodki and Sales executive, North East Dow Agrosciences India Pvt Ltd Shah Nawaz Choudhury were the guests of honour.
Eminent scientists of the State spoke on various topics on the use of insecticides, pesticides and other herbicides.
Use of Granite 240 SC was encouraged as it gives multiple benefits to farmers.
Not only it reduces growth of weeds in farms but also prevents further multiplication of weeds in farmlands, the speakers said.
Farmers from different parts of the State took part in the one day training programme.