Mokokchung, May 21 (MExN): ATMA Ongpangkong South Block conducted a demonstration on oyster mushroom cultivation at District Sericulture Office, Mokokchung on May 20.
Merenjungla Pongen, Assistant Technology Manager, ATMA, Ongpangkong South Block, who was the resource person, emphasized the importance of mushroom cultivation as a potential remunerative enterprise. She gave the participants a method demonstration on the package and practices of mushroom cultivation. The resource person further motivated the farmers to take up mushroom cultivation which can help them in generating additional income for their families, informed a press release from Nungsangkaba, District Agriculture Officer & PD ATMA Mokokchung.
Women farmers from two Commodity Interest Groups (CIGSs) from Kinunger village attended the programme. Mushroom spawns and polybags were also distributed to all the participants.
