Rabi Campaign 2011 launched
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 04 2011:
Under the sponsorship of State Agriculture Department, All Manipur Progressive Farmers Association and Nongchup Imphal Loumee Sinmee Chaokhat Thourang Lup have launched Rabi Campaign 2011 under Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) at Tairenpokpi village today.
Sekmai A/C MLA H Borajao, Deputy Director (Planning) of Agriculture Department, G Shamu Kabui, NILSCTL President Shanta Chongtham, Deputy Director (Soil Chemist) of Agriculture Department, Ph Rajendra and AMPFA President Joy Nongmaithem were present at the function.
Seeds, Nitrofix and aquaphos liquid for treatment of seeds were distributed to farmers in the function.
Later, the dignitaries inspected the fields of Tairenpokpi where DRH748 Dhaniya Series are cultivated under SRI method for the first time in Manipur.
The method was found successful.