Dimapur, Feb. 8: ATMA Meluri Block, Phek conducted demonstrations and field day on potato sowing and cabbage nursery bed preparations on November 24 and 25 at Lephori and Matikhru village respectively.
During the programme, resource persons BTT Convenor, SDAO Meluri, Phrumasie and BTM, Meluri Block, Ekonthung Odyuo, apprised the farmers on the importance of good seed bed preparation of both potato and cabbage cultivation. Proper weed management, earthing up, optimum sowing time and spacing for good harvest was also made known to the farmers. The field day was conducted in both the villages. After field inspection, proper management of soil for controlling erosion, weed management, crop rotations and good vegetable production methods were sensitized to the farmers.
Kuona SHG of Lephori Village and Kutsaru SHG of Meluri village were also established.