Dimapur, May 31 (MExN): A group of progressive farmers along with officials from Phek and Dimapur Districts of Nagaland visited Sikkim for exposure cum study tour. The team was led by Dr. Keviu Shuya, (Dy. P.D- ATMA Phek), Janet Chishi (Dy. P.D- ATMA Dimapur), Tonikali (Dy. P.D- ATMA Dimapur) and Mr. Kalvin (ATM-Phek). The tour was sponsored by Agriculture Technology Management Agency, (ATMA-Phek and Dimapur) in collaboration with Department of Agriculture, Sikkim.
The team visited the field of Amber Bahadur Chettri, a progressive farmer of East Sikkim. There the team got the opportunity to know about the nursery rising for the cole crops like cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli.
Amber Bahadur Chettri also shared his years of experiences in Cherry Pepper cultivation/propagation and its value in the local market. Later the team visited the ATMA-East Farm School on Integrated Farming at Kameray Duga.
C. P. Bhattarai, the Farm School Teacher, gave demonstration on preparation of various bio fertilizers and farm yard manures to the visitors. Speaking on the importance of azolla in organic farming and usage of vermi wash he explained the visitors about the application of various composts and insect repellents in the field.
A press note stated that the team interacted with the farmers and ATMA officials at Kameray. They appreciated the effort of ATMA Sikkim and the progress made by the farmers in the State.
