Dimapur, July 17 (EMN): Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) under Longchem, Mangkolemba and Tsurangkong blocks in Mokokchung district jointly organised a field day on fish pond management on July 12 at Longjemdang village under Mangkolemba block.
The programme was chaired by Limawapangla, BTM Mangkolemba block, while the resource person Nungtisang Aier, BTM Longchem block, explained the farmers on the concept of fish pond construction and the type of fishes reared in the pond.
The farmers were taught on how to measure the productivity of a fish pond using Secchi disc. He also encouraged the farmers on commercial rearing of fish to increase their income.
The programme was followed by interaction-cum-feedback session after which a field visit was made where the resource person conducted a practical session to enlighten the farmers on how to use Secchi disc.
Altogether, 50 farmers along with seven support staff attended the field day.
