Mokokchung, October 11 (MExN): ATMA Tsurangkong block, Mokokchung conducted demonstration programme on ‘Cultivation practices of Cauliflower’ at Satsukba village on October 3.
Resource person, Zulu, ATM Tsurangkong block discussed the advantages of following scientific method of cultivation practices.He demonstrated the procedures of site selection, seed bed preparation, time of transplanting, spacing and irrigation.
Training on integrated pest management was also conducted at Vikuto Village on October 4 where resource person BTM Moanukshi highlighted on IPM which is a broad-based approach that integrates practices for economic control of pests.He advised them for minimum use of insecticide, pesticide etc. More emphasis was given on use of FYM, green manures and, crop rotation.
ATMA Tsurangkong block also formed a Food Security Group at Longtho village on October 1, wherein BTM Moanukshi encouraged the famers and highlighted about the work activities. Altogether 10 farmers attended.
