Wokha district Administration, department of Social Welfare and District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) in convergence with Tepzen Agro-food FarmTech organized a one day training on sustainable farming techniques in piggery and poultry for local women farmers on March 28, 2025 at Deputy Commissioner Conference hall, Wokha.
Resource persons of the training were: Dr.Gwazenlo Tep, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Wokha and Dr. Joshua Kath, CEO & Marketing Executive, Tepzen Agro- food & FarmTech, a DIRP report stated.
Speaking on sustainable farming techniques, Dr.Gwazenlo Tep said piggery and poultry farming has been considered as one of the most sustainable livestock based business in attaining economic stability, where government was also supporting the farmers, unemployed youths and local entrepreneurs by ways of giving loans and subsidies.
Dr. Tep therefore urged the trainees to avail the opportunity and also to implement the projects effectively. For effective implementation and to increase production Dr. Tep, emphasized using proper feed sources, practicing integrated farming, implementing proper waste management and disease prevention.
Dr. Joshua Kath, dwelling on the topic feeds and general management of poultry and piggery, highlighted on key points which requires balance diets including grains, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and other nutrient requirements to meet the specific needs of different stages of growth. He also highlighted on maintaining proper housing and hygiene to prevent the animals from various diseases, and to maintain optimal temperatures and humidity levels and adequate lighting facilities for chicks.
The function was chaired by Merithung Lotha (Gender Specialist, DHEW), SDO (C) Wokha Rosy Sangtam welcomed the gathering while Yanchumben Ngullie delivered the vote of thanks.