Dimapur, December 13 (MExN): 20 farmers from Hazadisa and Munglumuk villages took part in a Kisan Gosthi organised by ATMA-Dimapur, Dhansiripar Block in Hazadisa village on December 8.
A press note informed that during the event the farmers were enlightened about the functions and activities of Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) by Moainla, BTM, Dhansiripar block.
To cater to the needs and problems of the farmers, an interactive session was conducted by AO&BTT Convenor, Ronchamo Kikon, it adde
Ronchamo informed the farmers about insects and diseases of paddy and vegetable crops and advised them for use of suitable pest and disease management practices in proper time. He further suggested the farmers to go for crop rotation, intercropping and use of bio-fertilizers and green manures which are eco-friendly to both plants and humans. The AO&BTT Convenor also advised the farmers to follow such system of farming so as to increase the production.
As a trial, farmers were asked to go for lentil cultivation as lentil is considered one of the important Rabi crops and most nutritious among the pulses, it added.
During interactive session, the farmers also raised various questions related to crop production and vegetable production.
Lentil seeds were distributed to the farmers.
