ATMA Peren undertakes farmer exposure trip

Participants of the exposure trip conducted by ATMA Peren.

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 8 (MExN): With an aim to boost awareness and expose the farmers to new ideas on Agriculture Practises, ATMA Peren undertook a Within State farmer’s exposure tour to Dimapur District on August 30.

The team was led by two Deputy Project Directors of ATMA Peren. The team visited a Livestock farm located at Seithekima A village and an Eco Friendly Areca Leaf Plate Making Unit located at Diphupar B. During the visit to livestock farm, the farm school teacher, Thejano thoroughly explained on modern methods of Poultry and Cattle farming. The team then visited the Eco Friendly Areca Plate Making Unit, where the proprietor K Nihokhu Chopi explained in brief on the importance and uses of areca plates.  

“His innovative idea today was an eye opener and motivated most of the farmers. The entire exposure tour enabled the farmers to interact with and learn from the various resource personal allowing them to view practical examples of sustainable practices in farming communities,” informed a press release. The ATMA Peren also conducted a training cum demonstration on August 30 at Seyie Self Help Group.