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Peren, August 4
ATMA Peren block conducted one-day training and demonstration programme on Rodent Management at Peren Village on July 31.
While delivering the keynote address, Mapeuheile Ndang, AO and Convener Peren Block emphasized on community participation in order to control the Rodent population in the fields and also sought active co-operation to the Department from the farmers to effectively control the rodents. She also encouraged the farmers to come forward and report their field problems stating that the Department is for the farming community and a concerted effort from both ends is necessary to achieve the most satisfying outcome.
BTM Peren block highlighted the role and activities of ATMA. The resource person for the training, Limakumzuk Chang, AFA deliberated on the characteristics of rodents and various methods on Rodent management such as mechanical, cultural, biological and chemical control. About 50 farmers attended the training programme. Free rodenticides were also distributed to the farmers.
