ATMA Chunlikha Block conducted a two-day demonstration programme on January 27th, 2023 at Ziphenyu. Resource person ATM Chenobu Seb demonstrated the methods of installation of Trichogramma cards in the field. At the program, he interacted with the farmers and apprised them about the importance of egg parasitized and how it can be of great help for controlling the pest in the field. Trichogramma cards were distributed to all the participants.

ATMA Chunlikha block also conducted two demonstration programme on 28th January 2023 in K. Station and Tesophenyu respectively. ATM Sinlo Khing highlighted the advantages of the preparation of nursery beds for raising vegetable seedlings and explained to them the possibilities of growing cole and root crops from the month of January to March in the Tseminyu district. High-yielding variety seeds were distributed among the participants. Resource person Kebegi Kent conducted a hands-on demonstration on the methods of application of Trichoderma as seed and foliar treatment. The farmers were made aware of the advantages of using bio-control agents and how they can be a better option for chemical pesticides.

(DIPR)