Mon, March 15 (MExN): Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Mon block has organized a 2-day programme in Mon Village. On March 14, the ATMA Mon block organized Kisan Ghosti on sustainable practices in shifting cultivation, while mobilization of Farmers Group on mushroom production technology was held on March 15.
An introduction on the concept of Food Security Group (FSG), guidelines of formation and activities was shared by Nemchaba Jamir, ATM, chairperson, informed a press release.
A 10-member women FSG was formed and oyster mushroom spawns were provided to the group to start their venture.
Moikam T Phom, who was the resource person, dwelled on making of bunds to prevent water and nutrients run off or soil erosion and percolation of water. He also emphasized on the fishing practices and management for a sustainable fishery. The procedure of mushroom cultivation was discussed at length and demonstration was also done on the said topic.
The programme on March 14 was attended by 20 farmers and the next day’s programme was attended by 23 farmers.
Post harvest management of Colocasia
The Phomching block of ATMA Mon also organized a Kisan Ghosti on post harvest management of Colocasia on March 15 at Yuching village. Resource person Nunghothung Odyuo, BTM, shared on different ways of storing the harvested Colocasia which can extend the shelf life for late consumption as well as for the next planting season. The programme chaired by M. Onen, ATM, was attended by 25 farmers.
