Training on cultivation of rabi pulses held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 30 2026:
The ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat organised an awareness-cum-training programme on scientific cultivation of rabi pulses at Tabungkhok Maning Leikai, Haorangsabal Block, Imphal West.
The programme was held under the ICAR-IIPR NEH Component "Promotion of Pulses in NEH Region" and attended by 36 farmers, including 28 women.
The programme aimed to create awareness on scientific production technologies of rabi pulses and promote utilisation of rice fallow areas to enhance productivity and farmers' income.
In the technical session, Dr N Anando Singh delivered a lecture on scientific cultivation of rabi pulses, particularly lentil, chickpea and field pea in rice fallow areas.
He highlighted the importance of utilising residual soil moisture after rice harvest and explained improved practices including suitable crop selection, seed treatment, timely sowing and crop management.
He also emphasised the role of pulses in improving soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation, increasing cropping intensity, diversifying rice-based cropping systems and enhancing livelihoods.
The programme provided an interactive platform for scientists and farmers to exchange knowledge and aimed to encourage farmers to bring rice fallow areas under rabi pulse cultivation for better land utilisation and sustainable agricultural development.




