Phek, July 24 (MExN): ATMA Phek Kikruma block in collaboration with KVK Phek organised capacity building and demonstration programme on agri and allied activities at Thipuzu village on July 18.
Resource persons were Hannah K. Asangla (Subject Matter Specialist) and T Esther Longkumer (SMS) from KVK Phek. Demonstrations on SIR, Dieect Seeded Rice (DSR), incorporation of Dhanchia as green manure crop to increase soil fertility, liming to reclaim acidic soils were covered during the day long programme. Altogether 30 farmers attended the programme.
Meanwhile BFAC meeting for Kikruma block was held on the same day where various activities taken up by ATMA Phek were highlighted by BTM Keduwete-ü Lomi. Also, the functions and duties of BFAC, the problems faced by the farming communities were also deliberated during the meeting, which was attended by 9 BFAC members.
