Dimapur, February 1 (MExN): One day interaction programme between Agriculture Technology Management Agency and farmers was held on January 28 at Ekokju village, Wokha. The interaction was monitored by a team from NU, SASRD, Medziphema as third party monitoring team.
Dr. Tongpang, Convenor of the team, speaking during the programme encouraged the farmers, saying Ekokju Village with its fertile land and gentle slopes should be cultivated through scientific technology. He instructed the farmers about soyabean ‘Lungyim’ cultivation and introduced a book on soyabean.
Dr. Mhonchan Shitiri, PD ATMA, highlighted the importance of farmer-ATMA interaction. He assured to provide a grass/ paddy straw cutter machine for mushroom to the farmers.
Ekokju Village Chairman Mongathung Ezung and Secretary Lankonthung Ezung, women’s representative and Mhomo, Fishery Inspector presented short speeches during the programme, a press release received here informed.
Dr. Santosh, an agronomist from SASRD Dimapur, who is also the co-ordinator of the monitoring team, encouraged the farmers to co-ordinate with the department concerned and avail the various facilities provided.
The “Integrated Farm School” (IFS) at Ekokju village under Wokha district which was established in the year 2015, was seen progressing in the field of ginger cultivation, banana, soyabean, fishery and mushroom. Very soon the farmers will be imparted training on Aloe Vera cultivation, its usages and introduction of soaps making, said the visiting officials.
