Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan campaign reaches out to Kohima, Tseminyu farmers

• DIMAPUR — Despite challenges, the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) marathon campaign, led by KVK Kohima (Tseminyu), entered the eight day with unwavering momentum.
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• According to an update from KVK Kohima, the teams have so far covered 71 villages in eight blocks with a total of 7751 (3945 male and 3806 female) farmers. The campaign is aimed at educating farmers and to equip them with latest agricultural technologies practices for more production and enhancing their income.
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  Officials from KVK Kohima with framers during the VKSA marathon campaign at Tuophema village, Kohima district.

  
  
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• The main objective of the campaign is “to reach the unreached farmers” in two districts of Kohima and Tseminyu, gathering insights on their challenges, indigenous knowledge, and feedback to inform research-driven solutions.
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• “This campaign involved grassroots level like direct participation of farmers in the village and scientists, facilitating open discussions about agricultural practices and technologies.

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• The interactive session allowed the farmers to build confidence on modem agricultural technologies and practices for sustainable agriculture and boosting the crop production for family income,” it stated.
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• Scientists and experts delivered lectures on scientific poultry rearing, piggery, soil health, modem agricultural technologies and practices for kharif crops, natural farming, soil and water conservation measures, climate resilient technologies, composite fish culture, off-season vegetable cultivation, vermi-composting, integrated farming system, resource conservation technologies, animal health management and vaccination and also on government schemes and subsidies.
  
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• The teams comprised of officers from KVK Kohima, ICAR Nagaland Centre, NRC on Mithun, CAU Jalukie, and state agriculture and allied departments.