DSSS organises training on plant protection & farm bio inputs preparation
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, August 22 2022:
Diocesan Social - Service Society (DSSS) today organised a 1-day training on "Plant Protection and Farm Bio Inputs preparation" for Haoram Farmers Producer Company (FPC) Ltd under Mission Organic Value Chain Development For North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) Phase-III at community hall; Phungcham village, Ukhrul.
The programme was conducted under the sponsorship of Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA), Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur.
Speaking on the occasion, Solomon Yamro, District Coordinator of Ukhrul & Kamjong elaborated on the roles and responsibilities of FPCs in promoting organic products.
"CEOs have been appointed to look into the FPCs in business affairs, expansion of marketing and creating linkage with other companies", he added.
He also mentioned that 300 farmers from Phungcham, Paorei and Varangngalai villages have been engaged in Kiwi plantation.
Dr Solei Luiram, head of ICAR, Ukhrul, highlighted the prospect of organic farming and the need to preserve indigenous food crops.
He spoke on crop rotation, plantation of leguminous & non-leguminous plants, and traditional farming methods to maintain soil fertility.
The visiting officers also distributed organic fertilizers, cabbage and maize seeds to the farmers.
Later, the team inspected the Kiwi farm of Phungcham village.