Farmer Interest Group distributes HYV rice seedlings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 03 2021:
Farmer Interest Group, Imphal East has donated high yielding varieties of rice seedlings to more than 100 farmers today.
The distribution programme was held at the residence of L Sotinkumar, chairman of Farmer Interest Group, Imphal East, said a statement issued by the group today.
Farmers who are taking care of trees and patches of forest at Eco Green Park, Irawat Museum, Phaknung, Yumnam Khunou, Leitanpokpi and farmers who have been affected by the pandemic were given the HYV rice seedlings to help them in their agricultural activities.
Speaking at the event, L Sotinkumar appealed the Government to work towards initiating the irrigation work to ensure that the right amount of water is made available in the fields.
He also urged the Government to evict illegal settlers in reserved forest areas and to stop clearing of forest and hills for poppy plantation.