Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) has been continuing its activities to spread information and knowledge about modern agricultural and allied technologies. Following are some reports from across the state.
Wazeho block: A two-day training and demonstration programme was conducted by ATMA Phek, Wazeho block on May 3 and 4, at Yisi Sotha Village and Wazeho respectively. During the programme, ATM Sinilo Kent imparted training on package and practices of banana cultivation, mulching accompanied by a demonstration in the field.
He also demonstrated the cultivation of mushrooms and explained its benefits in terms of health and as a source of additional income. Mushroom spawns were also distributed to the farmers. ATM, Nuzo Kezo explained mixed farming and insect pest management where he also presented some indigenous technical knowledge of IPM while ATM Potsulu Theluo imparted training on vegetable nursery management which was followed by a demonstration of vegetable nursery bed in the field. She also demonstrated the use of yellow sticky trap for insect pest management especially for pests like aphids and whiteflies that has been greatly affecting the mustard, cabbage, chilli and tomato crops in the field. Meanwhile, a food security group was formed at Wazeho and tree bean farm school was established at Yisi Sotha village. Altogether, 50 farmers attended the programme.
Kikruma Block: ATMA Phek, Kikruma block conducted a two-day training and demonstration programme on agri and allied activities in Thipuzu and Rihuba on May 9 and 10 respectively.
A press release from ATMA Kikruma stated that demonstrations on colour traps for insects, nursery bed preparation, line sowing of seeds, and mulching practices in nursery beds were shown. Importance of integrated nutrient management and integrated pest management was highlighted. Farmers were encouraged to use alternatives to chemicals to enhance their productivity. The resource persons were BTM, Keduweteii Lomi, ATM, Sedekuonuo Kelio and Kewe Rhakho. One persimmon farm school and one food security group was started in Thipuzu village. Various seasonal vegetable seeds as well as papaya seeds were distributed to the participants. The farmers were also encouraged to take up intercropping of papaya in the persimmon farm.
Changtongya Block: ATMA Changtongya block organized a “Field day” on integrated farming system at Sutep Lenden, an integrated farm owned by Imnatoshi (Progressive farmer) in Longkong village on May 11. A press release from BTM Changtongya block, Temsutola stated that proprietor of the farm, Imnatoshi shared how he was motivated to start the farm and later managed to transform it into an integrated farm which has its own mini hydro-power station, improvise machines and tools for better productions. He also said that he improvised on the farm by integrating different enterprises.
BTM, Changtongya block, Temsutola, while highlighting the objectives of the trip encouraged the farmers to share their views and raise queries to get a better understanding of the farming system. She added that integrated farming is one of the profitable farming systems and it is very suitable to the Nagaland topography. Farmers raised queries regarding the sustainable management process followed for an integrated farming system. Participants also visited fish ponds, Mahseer hatchery, and piggery units. The trip was attended by 25 farmers from nine villages under Changtongya block.
Chizami Block: ATMA Phek, Chizami block organized an exposure visit with 20 selected farmers to Khuzama village, Jakhama block, Kohima for expanding their experiences and train them on management of potato cultivation on May 11. A press release from ATMA Phek Chizami block stated that a brief presentation on the activities of the farm and their experiences was delivered by the multipurpose cooperative society chairman. A progressive farmer, Vineisa Liiho, who is also the owner of a potato farm also shared his experiences and motivated the farmers on the tour.
The team was led by ATMA functionaries consisting of BTM, Zevoseno Rutsa, ATM, Sibino Dolie, ATM, Viewotso Koza, ATM, Atuno and BTM, Vimeno. The team visited two potato farms, Vineisa Liiho potato farm and multipurpose cooperative society potato farm. The visit to the farms began with an introduction. The tour concluded with a short trip to Mao gate.
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