Importance of adopting climate resilient agricultural methods underscored
Source: The Sangai Express

Chandel, July 29 2024: A training programme on "Climate Resilient Agriculture" was organised today at the Conference Hall of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Chandel under the "National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)" Project.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Hb Lungni, SRF, NICRA Project, said a press release by the Senior Scientist and Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Chandel.

Delivering the keynote address, Dr Kangjam Sonamani Singh, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil & Water Conservation), the Nodal Officer, NICRA Project, Chandel stressed on the need and importance of working on enhancing resilience of the local agriculture practices to climate change and climate vulnerability through strategic research, development, demonstration and application of improved production and risk management technologies.

Stating that climate change is a reality, he maintained that the district is observing a change in temperature, precipitation and emission of greenhouse gases.

The district is also projected to experience more extreme rainfall and reduction in crop yields.

As subsistence level farming is coupled with prevalent shifting cultivation, the small and marginal farmers will be most affected due to climate change, he remarked.

In view of the above, there is an urgent need for devising a climate proof plan and climate ready policy for climate compatible agricultural development in Chandel, he said.

He urged that locationspecific climate smart technology baskets need to be devised or introduced and should be demonstrated through participatory approach, for ensuring a climate resilient production system, and a climate resilient ecosystem.

He highlighted that the interactions between the system's adaptation strategies and the mitigation potential should also be given due importance in the action plan for combating climate change.

Dr A Ameeta Devi, Senior Scientist & Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Chandel in her speech explained in detail the scientific technologies of goat and duck and goat farming to enhance farm income.

She pointed out the need for integrated farming mode to mitigate crop failure or low farm return in the district.

Later, input materials in the form of ducklings, goats, feed, medicines, feed supplements, waterers, shade net, moisture meter, weighing balance, sets of water pumps, seeds of French bean and hand tools were distributed to more than 25 farmers who participated in the said programme.

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