Farmers and officials during the demonstration programme on ‘fishery pond management’ held at Tethuyo village. (Photo Courtesy: ATMA Kiphire)
Kiphire, September 13 (MExN): ATMA Kiphire, Longmatra block conducted demonstration programme on ‘fishery pond management’ and ‘nursery bed preparation of cabbage’ at Tethuyo village on September 7 and 9 and inauguration of ‘Rice Bean Farm School at Ngoromi village on September 4.
A press release from ATMA Longmatra block stated that resource person for demonstration programme was K Ananju, Cabbage Farm School Teacher and Kuretsang Sangtam, Fishery Farm School Teacher who spoke about their experiences and gave brief guidelines on proper stocking management, spacing, intercultural operations and encouraged farmers and SHGs to take up for more income generation. Altogether 19 farmers along with ATMA functionaries attended the programme.
Meanwhile, during the inauguration of Rice Bean Farm School, Shemongthsi was appointed as the farm teacher. BTM, Moakumzuk highlighted on functions of ATMA and concept of farm school and the role of a farm teacher. He also emphasized on the economic benefits of Rice bean farming. Lusho Farmers’ Interest Group was also mobilized and seed money was transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer.
