Farmers' training programme organised
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, September 30 2023:
A one day training programme on Pest and Disease Management was conducted for the farmers registered under Ringrum Farmers Producer Company (Ltd) at the Chingjaroi Khullen of Ukhrul district under Jessami block.
The training programme was organised by Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS), Imphal in collaboration with Manipur Organic Mission Agency under the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region (MOVCDNER) Phase-III supported by the Department of Agriculture.
Lungsem Luiram, Extension Officer, Agriculture Department attended as the resource person and educated the farmers on precautionary measures against pests and diseases.
He also spoke about using organic measures such as neem cake to protect the crops and to conduct seed and soil treatment before plantation so as to focus on increased productivity.
The programme was attended by CEO SK Ringchanpam, staff of DSSS and Farmers interested Group (FIG) leaders of Lungphu village and members of Chingjaroi cluster.