Phek, May 31 (MExN): Five days farmers training programme on horticulture crops for Phek district is underway which was launched at Chetheba Village on May 30 organized by Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Medziphema in collaboration with the District Horticulture Office, Phek. The inaugural programme was launched with a participation of more than 50 farmers from six neighbouring villages.
The chief guest, Dr. Menguzenuo Chielie, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Chozuba spoke on the importance of horticulture crops both for human and animal consumption. She encouraged the farmers to go for mixed farming and work hard for sustainable development.
During the technical session, Shisarenla Aier, Assistant Horticulture Specialist from CIH highlighted the activities of CIH and welcomed the farmers to apply for various skill development courses offered by the same Institute. She spoke on the importance and scope of banana cultivation at Chetheba area and post harvest techniques with value addition on banana.
Senti Longchar (DK), Horticulture Officer, Phek said that guava is a potential crop for Chetheba area due to its suitable climate and soil condition.
During the interaction and discussion hour, the farmer’s union had a common problem of lack of technical know-how for drying and processing units.
During the inaugural programme, secretary of the Phek Farmer’s Union, Chetheba Unit highlighted on the various activities carried out by the farmers and urged the department to assist the poor farmers in all possible means for the benefit of the farming community.
The programme concluded successfully with giving away of certificates to the participants.
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