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Dimapur, July 28
Agricultural Technology Management Agency Dimapur, Niuland Block organized demonstration programme at Hovishe village on July 24.
Resource person Dr. E. Kapfoh, VAS & BTT Convenor, Niuland Block spoke on the topic “Piggery Management”. He said that pig rearing was one such farming which could be done as a specialized farm or as a component of mix farming or as subsidiary vocation. He emphasized on various methods of breeding, selection of stock, system of rearing, housing, gestation, farrowing, feeding, control of swine diseases, etc. He also threw light on “Rabbit Farming” saying that it has assumed high popularity among farmers in Nagaland. This is mainly attributed to its numerous advantages over other livestock in terms of prolificacy, rapid multiplication, quick returns and largely because it is cheap and easy to rear.
Later, Imlitemsu, Supervisor, Mushroom Development Centre, Dept. of Horticulture demonstrated on “Oyster Mushroom Cultivation”. He performed step-by-step procedures that included boiling of paddy straws, layering under polybags, spreading of spawns, etc. He also explained that it is cheap and easy to practice it and also provides a rich addition to the diet in the form of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, etc.
On the other hand, at Nikhekhu village on July 25, resource person Chumyani Ovung, AFA & BTT Member, Dept. of Agriculture explained thoroughly on the topics “System of Rice Intensification (SRI)” and “Integrated Pest Management (IPM) on Paddy”. She encouraged the participants to adopt SRI techniques, as it is more efficient and productive nowadays and mentioned various pests that affect paddy cultivation and ways to manage it.
A capacity building for SHGs was conducted on July 26 at ADC Conference Hall, Niuland town. Resource person V. Kenny Rhetso, SMS (Home Science), KVK (ICAR), Jharnapani spoke on the topic “Value addition of fruits and vegetables”. She demonstrated making of pineapple squash and green chilly pickle and explained on correct addition of ingredients and preservatives. She also encouraged the SHGs to take up such activities for personal use as well as for economic growth. The SHGs were also imparted knowledge on “Mushroom Cultivation” by one member each of Kuzuve and Zave SHG from Naga United village. Later, seed money was distributed to the selected SHGs by Mr. Demalu Hasnusa, BTM, Niuland Block who elaborated on the concept of seed money and how to utilise it.
