Longleng, June 24 (MExN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Longleng under ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland centre conducted five days skill oriented training on ‘Production and propagation technique of fruits’ from June 16–21 at KVK office, Longleng for rural youth and practising farmers.
30 farmers and youth from 3 blocks (Longleng, Tamlu and Shakshi) covering Yaongyimchem, Alayong, Bhumnyu, Hukphang, Lingtak, Pongching, Pongo, Nyang and Hongnyu villages attended the training.
A press release from Dr. KL Meena, Senior Scientist and head, KVK Longleng informed that the training consisted of 21 technical sessions where the participants acquired the scope and importance of fruits crop for livelihood improvement.
They were particularly trained on scope, importance and strategies for fruit production; production and propagation techniques of Khasi mandarin, banana, pineapple, litchi and mango; rejuvenation of fruits crops; nutrient management in fruits crops; IPM and IDM on citrus and banana and management of fruit drop in citrus.
Demonstration on budding technique of Khasi mandarin; grafting technique of mango and air layering of litchi fruit was also done. Meanwhile, film on scientific cultivation practices of pineapple and banana, grafting, budding and air layering techniques, nursery bed preparation for sowing orange seed, compost preparation and IPM on fruit crops was screened.
It was informed that the training mainly focused on procuring, proper selection of quality planting materials free from disease and insect pests and developing quality planting materials through budding, grafting and air layering techniques.
The resource persons for the technical session were K. Lily Rangnamei, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) Course co-ordinator, E. Lireni Kikon, SMS (Plant Protection) and A. Namei SRF (Soil Science).
At the valedictory programme chaired by E. Lireni Kikon, the keynote address was given by Dr. Lily Ngullie and vote of thanks was given by K. Lily Rangnamei. Certificate along with budding and grafting knife was distributed to all the trainees. The programme ended with feedback from the farmers.
