Significance of organic farming highlighted
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, November 08 2023:
Sakaryia Organic Producer Company Ltd organized a two-day consumer awareness programme on the theme 'Let the Consumer Know' at Upper Kalapahar in Kangpokpi district which concluded today.
The consumer awareness programme was organised under the sponsorship of the Department of Agriculture, Government of Manipur, said a press note by Sakaryia Organic Producer Company Ltd.
During the awareness programme, Extension Officer (Agriculture), LS Lavei James spoke about the significance of organic farming in Manipur and appealed to the youths to take up organic farming so as to become self-dependent thereby raising awareness among the masses of organic product marketing and health benefits of using organic products.
He also maintained that the State Government is extending maximum support to the interested organic farmers through the Agriculture Department and Horticulture Department.
Kharga Tamang, Sakaryia Organic Producer Company Ltd chairman while speaking at the programme, encouraged the farmers to grow organic plants and assured that the company will extend full support in marketing organic products.
Stating that the State Government is striving earnestly to promote organic farming in the State to actualise the vision of an 'Organic State', he sought support and cooperation from the farmers for the said cause.
Kharga Tamang also spoke about the general provision of Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006 and maintained that food safety rules should be properly followed.
Organic products were exhibited during the programme and success stories of organic producer companies of Manipur and the Nation were also presented.
As a part of the programme, Rabi crops seeds were also distributed to the farmers, added the press note.