Three days training on integrated farming system launched
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 02 2018:
Manipur Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium has launched "a three day training programme on integrated farming system, processing and marketing of farm produces" under the aegis of National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM), Jaipur atHotel Classic, Imphal today.
The inaugural function of the three days programme which will end on August 4 was attended by Additional Chief Secretary (Agri) Letkhogin Haokip, Director Agriculture Ph Rajendra Singh, Deputy Director (Skill & Admn) NIAM, Jaipur, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India and Project Co-ordinator, Manipur SFAC MS Khaidem as presidium members.
Speaking at the event, Chief Secretary (Agri) Letkhogin Haokip stated the importance of consorted and collective efforts of the Agriculture Departments and its allies for execution of various programmes for development of agricultural sector in the State.
The Agriculture and its allied Department should provide necessary trainings and equipments including best seeds to the farmers for maximum yield/output, he said.
The departments concerned should maintain healthy relationship with the farmers, he said and urged the farmers to consult experts in their agricultural works.
The Agriculture Department should inquire and identify the problems, grievances and the farmers' shortcomings and properly address them in time, he said.
After cultivation of major crops/paddy, farmers should not keep their fields idle.
They should plant other crops to increase their production and generate more income, he said.