Officials visit IPM agriculture sites
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 07, 2011:
Officials of the Ministry of Agriculture today visited agricultural sites in Imphal West, Thoubal and Andro areas where the IPM system is being implemented under the sponsorship of the Department of Agriculture, Manipur.
The team comprising of Assistant Director, Central Integrated Pest Management Centre, Guwahati Dr KS Kapoor, Joint Director, Department of Agriculture, Dr O Nobo, Deputy Director Ph Rajendra visited IPM cultivation areas at Maklang, Tentha and Salungpham.
Mustard cultivation is being carried out in 1500 hectares in Maklang and 20 hectares in Salungpham.
Potato farming is being done in 35 hectares in Tentha.
The same team also visited Moirangpurel, Itham and Yairipok Yambem where peas, beans, potatoes and other vegetables are being cultivated.
The team also imparted knowhow to the farmers about the cares to be taken up when peas begin flowering.