ATMA Kohima Block conducted two-day demonstration cum mobilization of farmers' groups at Perizie (L. Khel) and at Ziechazou, P. Khel on 2/11/2022 and 3/11/2022 respectively.

Topics covered were demonstrations on winter crops and root crops. ATM Mayangthemba Longkumer imparted knowledge on improved scientific methods such as proper spacing, advantages of proper tilling operations, methods of seed treatment, etc to the farmers. ATM Mezhuzovi Belho demonstrated the importance and advantages of a raised seed bed in nursery preparation for vegetable seedlings. Farmers were appraised on the importance of the scientific method for nursery bed preparation. The training was complemented by practical demonstration, whereby important parameters like proper time of sowing, identifying plant diseases’ symptoms, harvesting at the correct time, etc were discussed in detail by the resource persons. An impromptu farmer and ATMA personnel interaction was held to assess the needs of the farmers for future programmes.

ATM Thejavinuo Mepfuo highlighted the topic ‘’Mobilization of farmers’’ where the farmers were appraised and made aware of the importance of mobilization. The programme was attended by the women farmers group.

(DIPR)