Krishi Vigyan Kendra Peren organises field visit for turmeric and king chilli farmers

Officials of KVK Peren and farmers pose for a photograph during a field visit to turmeric and king chilli farm in Poilwa village on May 24.

• DIMAPUR — The ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Peren, successfully organised a two-day farmers-scientist interaction-cum-field visit for turmeric and king chilli farmers in Poilwa village on May 22 and 23.
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• An update from KVK Peren stated that the event brought together farmers from Old Poilwa and New Poilwa, CEO of Peren food producer organisation (FPO) and members to discuss challenges and innovative practices in king chilli, turmeric, and citrus cultivation.
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• It stated that Bangswa Hanky, CEO of Peren block FPO, delivered the welcome speech and highlighted the role of FPO in Peren district, while Dr. Patu K Zeliang, ACTO-GPB at KVK Peren, spoke about the necessary activities and precautions for reducing crop loss in the kharif season. She provided information about the innovative crop cultivation practices for enhancing yield per unit area.

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• Dr. Prashant Kalal, SMS-Fruit Science at KVK Peren, addressed the challenges and problems in king chilli, turmeric and citrus fruits cultivation through a presentation. He urged the Poilwa farmers to adopt different cultural, mechanical and biological methods for the management of insect-pest and viral diseases in kibng chillie, turmeric and citrus fruits (orange, lemon) cultivation.
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• He also explained about seed treatment and enriching farm yard manure with Trichoderma viridae for reducing the infestation of insect pests and pathogens. He further advised the farmers to paint citrus tree stems with bordeaux paste as a prophylactic measure.
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• Report stated that the farmers and subject matter specialists (SMS) visited king chilli and orange farms, followed by a discussion on the management of chilli and orange pests and diseases.
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• It stated that neem oil, yellow sticky pads and vegetable seeds were distributed to 40 participants of the Peren block farmers.