KVK Ukhrul distributes HYV potato seeds to farmers
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, December 15 2022:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ukhrul on Thursday distributed more than 200 bags of High Yielding Variety (HYV) of potato seed (Kufri Jyoti) to the farmers of Ukhrul and Kamjong districts.
The mega seed distribution cum farmers scientist interaction programme was organised by KVK, Ukhrul under the aegis of ICAR, IARI NEH Components.
Speaking on the occasion, ex-ADC member, Paothing Vashum stressed on the need to increase agricultural production by utilising the vast land, adopting technical input and scientific know-how in farming methods.
Head of KVK Ukhrul, Dr Solei Luiram educated the farmers on scientific ways of farm management.
|
Dr Solei informed that Kufri Jyoti potato is a HYV which is suitable in hilly regions like Ukhrul and Kamjong.
During the event, HYV of potato seeds were handed over to over 200 farmers from Lunghar, Sihai, Khamasom, Kuirei, Longpi, Paorei, Shimtang Alang, Phungtha, Kasom Khullen, Nambasi, Ukhrul and Kamjong.