Exhibition on Mulberry cocoon held
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Pamreiso Shimray
Ukhrul, October 03 2012:
A daylong exhibition on mulberry cocoon was held at Youth Hostel in Ukhrul with the participation farmers from selected villages with State sericulture director H.Simte as the chief guest of function on Wednesday.
In the daylong exhibition, the farmers from various villages of Ukhrul took part in the programme and their cocoons were put on display for visitors and the produces were also inspected by attending officials.
The farmers also shared their cultivation experiences with the participants during the programme, which was also graced by district Veterinary and Animal Husbandary joint director TH Debendra and District Agriculture Officer Louis Ngasainao as president and guest of honour respectively.
On the occasion, the officials present spoke about the benefits of mulberry cocoon farming while stating the soil suitability in the hills that could give good yields to the farmers.