KVK Phek conducts training on natural farming in Meluri

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• Resource persons and participants pose with vegetable seed kits distributed by ICAR-KVK at Kukheqwo village, Meluri district, on April 23.

• DIMAPUR — The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Phek, conducted a training programme on productive and sustainable agriculture under natural farming on April 23 at Kukheqwo village, Meluri district.
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• According to an update, the objective of the training was to raise awareness among farmers about the latest technologies and scientific methods in natural farming.
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• Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh, senior scientist and head of KVK, delivered a lecture on the topic "Farmers' role in the conservation of plant genetic resources”.
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• He highlighted the significant contribution of the farming community in the Northeastern region towards conserving local seeds. He also raised awareness about the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act (PPVFRA) and encouraged farmers to register their varieties under the Act.
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• Dr. Hannah Krujia Asangla, Chief Technical Officer (Agronomy), delivered a talk on "Income-generating activities in agriculture," emphasising various opportunities for enhancing farm income through the management of crops under natural farming. Dr. Harini KR, Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science), gave lectures on "Pig management" and "Management of backyard poultry”.

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• The technical session was followed by a farmer-scientist interaction, where farmers shared their experiences and raised issues related to agriculture.
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• Thuputhiyi Venuh, who coordinated with KVK Phek to organise the programme, enlightened the participants on the village's potential under the Look East Policy and the ongoing technical support provided by KVK.
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• As part of the programme, vegetable seed kits developed by KVK were distributed to all participating farmers to promote the development of nutri-gardens.