Women farmers encouraged to grow mushroom

Mokokchung, May 23 (MExN): As part of farmers’ needs and priorities programme, ATMA Ongpangkong South Block organised a method demonstration on oyster mushroom cultivation (Pleurotus spp.) for Telongjem CIG of Khensa village on May 22 at Khensa village.  

Assistant Technology Manager under ATMA, Ongpangkong South Block Merenchila Kichu gave hands on live demonstration while also briefing the farmers on the precautions and measures to be taken in mushroom cultivation, according to a press release. She further encouraged the CIG members to take up such activity to boost their economy.  

Mushroom spawns and polybags were distributed to the participants at the end of the programme, which was organised considering the potential of mushroom cultivation as a remunerative activity for farm women incurring very low investments with quick returns, method.