Arunachal: Training on “Organic Quality Seed Production of Rice and Maize Crop held at Basar
The ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region in Basar, Arunachal Pradesh, organized a three-day training program from September 25-27, 2024, on “Organic Quality Seed Production of Rice and Maize.” Thirty-six farmers from Leparada district participated, learning practical skills through field visits. The program emphasized organic practices and provided inputs like seeds and fertilizers. Dr. V.K. Mishra encouraged local farmers to adopt organic seed production.
BASAR- The ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Arunachal Pradesh Centre in Basar recently organized a three-day training program from 25th to 27th September, 2024 titled “Organic Quality Seed Production of Rice and Maize Crop in Mid hills of Arunachal Pradesh”.
Thirty six enthusiastic farmer trainees from Leparada district of Arunachal Pradesh, actively participated in the program.
The aim of the program was to promote and optimize production of organic quality seed production of Rice and Maize in tribal areas of Arunachal Pradesh. Held at the ICAR Research Farm in Gori, Leparada.
The farmers were taken for a field visit for hands-on demonstrations of nursery bed preparation, cattle feed preparation, mushroom bag preparation, beej and jeev amrit preparation and vermicompost production at the ICAR Research Farm, Gori, enhancing their practical understanding of organic production.
As part of the training program, farmers were also presented with various inputs such as seeds, vermicompost, organic insecticides and micronutrient fertilizer from ICAR, Basar.
The farmers provided overwhelmingly positive feedback, expressing satisfaction with the informative and inspiring sessions conducted by the scientists from ICAR, Basar.
This event highlights the commitment of the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region to empower local farmers and promote agricultural growth in the region.
Dr. V. K Mishra, Director, ICAR RC NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya, graced the occasion where he encouraged organic seed production in hill areas. Dr. H Kalita, Head, ICAR RC NEH Region, Nagaland Centre and Dr. L. Wanchuk, Head, ICAR RC NEH Region Basar, Arunachal Pradesh Centre and Mr. Gauranga Ghosh, CFAO, ICAR Umiam provided comprehensive insights into the principles and benefits of organic quality seed in the mid hills of Arunachal Pradesh.
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