Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 15:
A one day awareness programme on �Soil Testing and Lime Application� organized by Agriculture Officer (Chemistry), Dept of Agriculture was held at Kanankhul, Chandel district today.
District Forest Officer (DFO), Chandel B Brajamani Sharma, District Agriculture Officer (DAO) Dr O Nobo Singh an social activist BS Angam were chief guest, president and guest of honour at the occasion respectively.
Presenting the key-note address, Agriculture Officer (Chemistry) Ph Rajendra Singh pointing out usefulness of applying chemical fertilizers in agricultural activities also highlighted its harmful affects of excessive use.
He also stressed on necessity of soil testing prior to application of fertilizers as disproportionate use of chemical fertilizers could result in soil acidity.
Conveying that department will be conducting similar programmes at other districts, Rajendra also urged the farming community to increase agriculture products through proper knowledge and application of fertilizers.
Several speakers at the awareness programme also called upon the farmers to maintain close contact with the department authorities and personnel for augmenting food grains.