EMN
Dimapur, July 14
The Department of Agriculture, Tening Sub-Division launched IPM (FFS) at Tening town. During a short formal programme, Dr. Zieleigai Ndang, SDAO Tening highlighted on the concept of launching IPM (FFS) during the kharif season.
In technical session, the resource person Bendangnaro Agriculture Inspector detailed on the right approach of inculcating IPM on agricultural crops with special emphasis to paddy crop. The resource person also stressed on the identification of defenders and predators under agro-ecological situation which is possible to differentiate only through regular monitoring and surveillance both under field and natural conditions. While sensing on the prevalence of rodents in the sub-division, Dr. Zielegai Ndang spoke on rodent management coupled with different methods of control. The participating farmers lauded the department for distributing IPM kits as well as rodenticides besides conducting training programme during the crucial period under Jhum cultivation. The programme concluded with vote of thanks.
