Training programme on winter crops conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 09 2011:
Winter crop seeds have been distributed to farmers of Chakpikarong sub-division under Chandel district along with organising a one day training programme on cultivation of vegetables at the sub-divisional headquarters on November 8 .
The training programme cum seeds distribution programme organised under Horticulture Mission of Horticulture and Soil Conservation Department, Chandel district on the theme 'Cultivation of vegetables to increase farm income' the training programme was attended by chief of Kangbung village RD Thumdang and Horticulture Development Officer K Brojen Singh as chief guest and president respectively.
The programme was participated by 180 progressive farmers including women self help groups, to whom garden pea and onion seeds were distributed.
Resource persons also elaborated on cultivation and pest control measures of various crops during the technical session.