A resource person speaking at the one-day farmer’s training programme on "Promotion of vegetable crops for livelihood climatic scenario” at Wokha village.
WOKHA, MARCH 22 (MExN): In a significant step towards promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing livelihood security amidst the challenges of climate change, the AICRP (Vegetable Crops), Nagaland Centre, SAS, NU under TSP, in collaboration with ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Wokha, successfully conducted a one-day farmer’s training programme on "Promotion of vegetable crops for livelihood climatic scenario” at Wokha village.
According to a press release, the programme aimed to educate farmers about the adverse effects of climate change on vegetable production and to introduce them to innovative strategies and practices to mitigate these impacts. The focus was on enhancing the resilience of vegetable crops to both biotic and abiotic stress factors, thus ensuring sustained agricultural productivity and livelihood security.
Providing the inaugural speech, Dr B L Mhalo Tungoe, CTO (Agri. Extension), KVK (ICAR), Wokha emphasized the critical importance of the training in equipping farmers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern agriculture, particularly under the duress of climate change.
Dr Ashwini Ananda, Scientist at AICRP – Vegetable Crops, SAS: NU, spearheaded the technical session on "Production aspects of vegetable crops for livelihood security under changing climatic scenario."
Through a comprehensive pictorial presentation, Dr Ananda highlighted the profound impact of climate change on vegetable cultivation and emphasized the importance of adopting improved crop varieties, utilizing protected structures, and leveraging weather forecasting tools to navigate the challenges posed by climate variability.
Thungdemo Ovung, Proprietor, Biodynamics, Wokha delved into the "Scientific cultivation of tomato under changing climatic scenario." Addressing the vulnerabilities of tomato crops to climate-induced stress, Ovung provided valuable insights about the role of protected structures, underscoring the necessity of adopting context-specific mitigation strategies.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 50 farmers, culminating in an interactive session that offered them a platform to share feedback and engage in meaningful discussions with experts. The programme concluded by distribution of khurpi and various vegetable seeds to the farmers.
In her concluding remarks, Professor Akali Sema, in-charge, TSP- AICRP-VC and Pro Vice-Chancellor (SAS: NU), who has been instrumental in driving forward the agenda for sustainable and resilient agricultural practices, urged all to embrace the practices, innovations, and knowledge with an open heart.
