Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Wokha, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland centre initiated an awareness programme on “Promotion of pulses in Wokha district ” on October 3, under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) programme at Lakhuti village of Bagthy area under the guidance of senior scientist Dr. Santosh Kr. Baishya and head, KVK Wokha.
Delivering the speech, Dr. Baishya pointed out the importance of the programme for the farmers of Wokha district. He cited that the objective of the programme was to create awareness among the farmers about the cultivation of pulses like lentil, rajmash (kholar), pea, black gram and green gram.
He also mentioned that farmers of this area could take up pulse cultivation immediately after maize and paddy harvesting to increase the cropping intensity. “This intervention will not only increase the farm income but also enhance the nutritional level of farming community through consumption of pulses” he said.
Dr. Baishya further mentioned that for the first time KVK Wokha has initiated a series of programme for promotion of pulses in the district under TSP where KVK would be providing quality seeds, fertilizer, and training on scientific package of practices for pulse cultivation.
Meanwhile, Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) plant breeding, Bendangla Imsong, spoke at length about the scientific cultivation practise of lentil, rajmash, green gram and black gram. She also explained about the importance of soil testing and soil health card for the improvement of productivity of crops.
Altogether 52 farmers from Baghty area and five officials from KVK Wokha, land resource department and NGO attended the programme.
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