Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 06 2009:
Along with introducing a new paddy breed named after Jananeta Hijam Irabot as Lamyanba Irabot Phou, the seed of the new breed has been distributed among the farmers during a function organised jointly by Irabot Foundation, Manipur and Central Agriculture University today.
Of the total quantity of seed distributed for 40 paris of paddy field, half the quantity was Lamyanba Irabot Phou.
It is said this new paddy breed suitable for the System of Rice Intensification cultivation.
The function was attended by Soil Scientist of Central Agriculture University RK Kumarjit as chief guest; president of Irabot Foundation, Manipur Th Iboyaima as functional president and Co-ordinator of Village Seed Programme Joykumar Laishram as guest of honour.
Th Iboyaima introduced the new paddy breed to the people at the occasion.
In continuation of the programme, an awareness programme for the farmers was also conducted.