Kishan Goshti and input distribution programme on “Smart Livestock Farming for Higher Productivity” held at Mhainamtsi village, Peren
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DIMAPUR — In what could empower farmers with knowledge about sustainable farming practices, a Kishan Goshti (seminar for farmers) and input distribution programme on “Smart livestock farming for higher productivity” was held at Mhainamtsi village, Peren on Saturday.
The event was organised by College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Jalukie, Peren, and funded by ICAR-National Meat Research Institute, Hyderabad, informed an update received here today.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest of the event, Albert Ezung, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Jalukie, Peren, lauded the college for their contribution in livestock farming, while stressing the need to embrace scientific methods for holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors.
Dr. KL Meena, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Peren urged the farmers to avail information on different varieties of pulses, paddy, potatoes etc. from Krishi Vigyan Kendra (agricultural extension centre), according to an update from Central Agricultural University Jalukie-Peren.
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Dr. I Shakuntala, Dean of the College, briefed the gathering on activities taken up by the college for the improvement of livestock farming and production through scientific approaches, while Dr. Uttarani Maibam, Assistant Professor, VPB & Convener of the programme proposed the vote of thanks.
The programme was followed by technical session and farmers-scientists interaction.
A total of 256 participants--213 farmers, 40 officials of the college and three Gaon Bura members of the village-- attended the programme. Inputs including 1000 chicks and 500 kg of poultry starter feeds were distributed to 65 farmers, informed the update.
Animal health-cum-awareness camp was also conducted, during which veterinary medicines, minerals and vitamins were distributed to the livestock farmers, it added. As many as 115 farmers benefitted from the camp.