Farmers training programme held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 24 2014:
A training programme based on "Cropping System" was organised by the District Agriculture Officer, Thoubal and his staff under the National Food Security Mission (NFSM)-Rice (2nd Instalment) 2013-14, at Keibung Makha Leikai, Lilong Constituency Assembly.
The dignitaries of the programme included Khekman Gram Panchayat Up Pradhan, Atikur Rahman and District Agriculture Officer, Thoubal, Thounaojam Gyaneshwar Singh as the Chief guest and president respectively.
In the programme, Expert and Extension Officer of District Agriculture Office, N Hemajit Singh spoke about modern agriculture technology and SRI as a good option.
In a speech by Dr M Proyodutta, in-charge of Plant Health Clinic, Thoubal, gave a detailed information about the common destructive insects and pests.
The training was followed by an Awareness Programme held under Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (Stream 1) 2013-14.Later, a field visit was also conducted.