ICAR-KVK Phek organises soybean training programme

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• Participants and resource persons during the awareness programme on the importance of soybean at ICAR-KVK Phek, Porba, on Monday.

• DIMAPUR — The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Phek, located at ICAR-National Research Centre (NRC) on Mithun, Medziphema, organised a training-cum-demonstration and awareness programme on the importance of soybeans.
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• According to a press release, the event was sponsored by ICAR-National Soybean Research Institute, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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• The training-cum-demonstration programme was conducted in four villages – Porba, Yoruba, Lanye, and Meluri – from March 26 to 29, 2025. Dr. T Esther Longkumer, Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Soil Science, delivered a lecture on organic soybean cultivation, while Dr. Hannah K Asangla, CTO Agronomy, spoke on the package and practices of soybean cultivation.
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• Also, an awareness programme on the importance of soybean was held on Monday at ICAR-KVK Phek, Porba. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. T. Esther Longkumer, highlighting the significance and potential of soybean cultivation. She also presented on organic soybean production.

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• On the occasion, Dr. Asangla shared insights on the package and practices of soybean cultivation. Dr. Sharanappa CH, Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), Plant Protection, elaborated on effective insect pest management strategies for soybean, and Dr. Venkatesh, SMS Agriculture Engineering, discussed the importance of value addition in soybean and showcased a film on value-added products.
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• An interactive session between farmers and scientists facilitated a fruitful discussion on agricultural challenges and potential solutions. Inputs were distributed to the participants.