Field day organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Churachandpur, January 16 2016 :
A field day on broccoli production was organised by Krishi Vidyan Kendra (KVK), Churachandpur and ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region at Tollen village today.
The programme was graced by Dr Narendra Prakash, Joint Director.
ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre.
Dr Niranjan Lai.
programme co-ordinator.
KVK.
Churachandpur and Dr W Rajen Singh, ACTO, Animal Science, KVK, Churachandpur as presidium members .
Speaking at the programme, Dr Narendra Prakash highlighted the nutritional importance and growing demand of broccoli in the State.
A technical session was also conducted wherein Dr RK Roshan, SMS, Horticulture.
KVK, Churachandpur spoke on the topic "Scientific cultivation of broccoli" while L .Somendro Singh, ACTO (soil science), M Bimola Devi, SMS.
Plant Protection on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Dr S Roma Devi, ACTO (home science) spoke on cultivation of broccoli, nutrient management in broccoli and nutritional kitchen gardening respectively' .
The programme was attended by 40 broccoli farmers.