Amidst the backdrop of the pandemic COVID-19, an official team led by Dr. I Amenla, Joint Director and Mrs.Velhusalu Vero, Deputy Director from the Directorate of Agriculture toured Peren district on 21st and 22nd May, 2020 with an object to create awareness, preparedness, encourage and motivate the extension personnel and the farmers of Peren district.

During the tour, the team interacted and deliberated with host of officials from the Agriculture Department, KVK, ATMA and the farmers on issues pertaining to agricultural activities, Fall Army Worm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) infestations in maize and potato crops respectively. Later on, the team launched the release of 2000 nos each of masks, hand soaps and pamphlets on farming advisories during COVID-19 for the small and marginal farmers of Peren district.

The team accompanied by DAO, Peren and SDAO, Jalukie also called on the Deputy Commisioner, Peren and apprised him on the various agricultural activities in Peren district and State Agriculture Department preparedness and actions during the pandemic COVID-19 and pest infestations. Winding up with the tour, the team visited various ATMA Farm Schools, Oil Palm areas and interacted with the farmers with issues and challenges.

(DIPR)