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Farmers at a Mahseer breeding farm during a field day that was organised by the ATMA of Changtongya on May 11.[/caption]
Dimapur, May 11 (EMN): Changtongya block of the Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) has organised a field day by visiting an integrated farm at Sutep Lenden, an integrated farm owned by a progressive farmer Imnatoshi in Longkong village on May 11.
A press release issued by Temsutola, BTM Changtongya block, stated that the trip was attended by 25 farmers from nine villages under Changtongya block. BTM Changtongya Block, Temsutola, while highlighting the objectives of the trip, encouraged the farmers to share their views and raise their queries so that they have a better understanding of the farming system. She added that integrated farming is one of the profitable farming systems and suitable with the topography of Nagaland.
The proprietor of the farm, Imnatoshi, shared on how he was motivated to start the farm and managed to transform into an integrated farm. The farm has its own mini hydro-power station, improvise machines and tools for better productions.
The participants also visited fish ponds, Mahseer hatchery, and piggery units.
It informed that farmers had shown keen interest on farming and also raised queries regarding the sustainable management process.
