Wokha, March 30 (MExN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Wokha, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland centre organised a Pre-Rabi Kisan Sanmelan at Ralan area of Wokha district on March 30 under the chairmanship of Dr. Santosh Kr. Baishya, Programme Coordinator, KVK Wokha. It was attended by 153 farmers from 14 villages of the district, and 14 officials from Sub Divisional Office (Civil), Ralan and KVK Wokha.
Dr. Baishya briefed about the importance of the programme for the farmers of the Wokha district. He explained the objective of the programme was to create awareness among the farmers on improved cultivation practices like suitable seed varieties and right sowing time for rabi crops. He also urged the farmers to adopt the technologies suitable to this area and to get benefit of newly started developmental scheme of central government i.e., Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana,, Soil Health Card, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, etc.
Thungchanbemo Tungoe, SDO (Civil) and Magistrate (Border), Ralan, guest of honour, emphasized the adoption of new technologies for improvement of production and productivity of crops which will enhance the livelihood of the farming community. He pointed out that about 95% of the people depend on agriculture and allied activities and hence it is the need of the hour to provide quality seeds and planting materials to the farmers. He also appreciated the activities undertaken by KVK Wokha for the benefits of the farmers.
Meanwhile, Dr. Sanjay Ray, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) spoke at length about the importance of the soil testing and soil health card for the farmers. He emphasized that farmer should use nutrient as per test report provided in soil health card and avoid excess use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides. Bendangla Imsong discussed about the package of practices for toria and lentil and also highlighted about the importance of Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Right Act (PPV & FRA).
An interaction meet of farmers with the scientists, subject matter specialist and development officers of line departments was also organized. During interaction session various problems and constraints related to agriculture and allied subject were discussed and accordingly suitable solutions were given to the farmers for enhancement of farm productivity. During the programme, two folders on “Soil sampling procedures for laboratory analysis” and “GIS and GPS based soil fertility map for Wokha district” were distributed to all the participants.
Earlier welcome address was delivered by Megokhono Meyase, Assistant Chief Technical Officer (ACTO) Horticulture and vote of thanks was proposed by Bendangla Imsong, Subject Matter Specialist (Plant breeding).
