Winter crop seeds distributed to farmers
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, December 08 2024:
Kakching MLA Mayanglambam Rameshwar, Kakching/Thoubal horticulture and soil conservation district officer and Anouba Mangal Farmers' Producer Company Limited, Kakching jointly distributed winter crop seeds to farmers on Sunday.
During the programme held at the residence of the Kakching MLA at Kakching Makha Lou, winter crop seeds of American pea, onion, cabbage, cauliflower and kohlrabi were handed over to select farmers of the district.
Meanwhile, Thoubal branch of Irabot Foundation, Manipur (IFM) distributed winter crop seeds to select farmers of Samaram on Sunday.
As part of the programme, awareness were also raised on diseases and pests that attack winter crops and preventive measures against them.
Speaking on the occasion, IFM Thoubal Branch secretary Ningthoujam Shyamkisor stated that that seeds have been distributed free of cost with an aim to enhance food security of the state amidst the ongoing conflict.