KVK Chandel distributes inputs to farmers
Source: Chronicle News Service
Chandel, May 26 2025:
In a bid to augment agricultural productivity and raise farmers' awareness, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Chandel, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), organised an awareness-cum-input distribution programme on Cereals, Pulses, and Oilseeds on Monday.
The event conducted as part of the centre's ongoing Front Line Demonstration (FLD) initiatives focused on educating farmers about scientific cultivation practices, improved crop varieties, and sustainable food production methods.
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) in Agronomy Dr Khumlo Levish, served as the key resource person and conducted an in-depth session on the adoption of high-yielding, climate-resilient crop varieties.
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KVK experts including SMS (Plant Breeding) Leenda Monsang and SMS (Agricultural Engineering) Dr K Sonamani were also present on the occasion and offered valuable technical guidance and highlighted the importance of appropriate varietal selection and modern agronomic methods to enhance crop productivity and farm income.
As part of the programme, seed inputs were distributed to 20 select farmers.
The varieties included Rice (RC Maniphou-13), a high-yielding, disease-resistant variety suited to the region's agro-climatic conditions; Soybean (DSb 19 and DSb 32), both known for improved pest resistance and higher oil content; and Blackgram (PU 31), an early-maturing variety ideal for intercropping and optimal land utilization.