Update of farmers on modern technology stressed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 24 2023:
Institute of Development Studies (IDS) organised an interaction programme cum field visit to agricultural farms in Kumbi on Saturday.
A release issued by IDS informed that the programme was attended by Prof Mohendro as chief guest, N Sanamatum as president and ICM former directors Dr N Ranjana Devi, Dr Kh Somorendro Singh, KVK Utlou subject matter specialist (horticulture) Dr Bijaya Devi, Horticulture & Soil Conservation department DO S Shushila Devi as guests of honour.
During the interaction programme, Prof Mohendro said that as every society depends on agricultural products from the rural area, the farmers need to be updated on modern technologies and motivated to produce more.
He continued that the agriculture officers make frequent trips to the villages and educate the farmers in the field rather than solely confining in the offices.
Dr P Bijaya and S Shushila Devi also encouraged best state farmer awardee N Ingocha by donating a sum of Rs 5,000 each from their own sources.