KOHIMA, MAY 24 (MExN): Amidst the backdrop of the pandemic COVID-19, an official team led by Dr I Amenla, Joint Director and Velhusalu Vero, Deputy Director from the Directorate of Agriculture toured Peren district on May 21 and 22 with an object to create awareness, preparedness and motivate the extension personnel and farmers of Peren district.
During the tour, the team interacted with a host of officials from the Agriculture Department, KVK, ATMA and the farmers on issues pertaining to agricultural activities, Fall Army Worm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) infestations in maize and potato crops respectively.
Later, the team distributed 2000 masks, hand soaps and pamphlets on farming advisories during COVID-19 for the farmers in Peren district.
The team accompanied by DAO, Peren and SDAO, Jalukie also called on the Deputy Commissioner, Peren and apprised him on the various agricultural activities in Peren district and State Agriculture Department preparedness and actions during the pandemic COVID-19 and pest infestations.
Winding up with the tour, the team visited various ATMA Farm Schools, Oil Palm areas and interacted with the farmers.
