ATMA conducts training programmes in Peren, Tuensang

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• Farmers and ATMA officials after a demonstration programme at Heiranglwa village, Peren.

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• DIMAPUR — The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Peren, Tening Block, conducted a one-day demonstration and capacity-building programme at Heiranglwa village on April 17, focusing on livestock health management and value addition in local produce.
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• According to a press release, in the first session, Assistant Technology Manager (ATM) Rokozhalie Namdau, the resource person for the piggery segment, conducted a practical demonstration on piggery vaccination, deworming, and common disease management.
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• He emphasised the importance of regular health check-ups, timely vaccinations, and maintaining hygiene in pig shelters. Veterinary medicines were also distributed among the farmers to support effective livestock care.
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• The second session focused on capacity-building in King Chilli pickle making, led by Block Technology Manager (BTM) Lily Tungoe as the resource person.
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• Participants, especially women and youths, were trained in hygienic preparation, preservation, and packaging methods to enhance value addition and promote small-scale entrepreneurship.

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• The programme witnessed participation from local farmers, self-help group (SHG) members, and community youths. It aimed at empowering rural communities with practical knowledge to enhance livelihoods through improved livestock practices and value-added products. A total of 15 farmers attended the programme.
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• Also, ATMA Tuensang, Tsaru Block, conducted a training and capacity-building programme at Old and New Tsadang villages on April 9, with resource persons BTM Dr. T Arenmongla and ATM Tiyongnaro.
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• During the training programme at New Tsadang village, resource person Dr. Arenmongla spoke on the topic "Growing coriander in hydroponic system" and the value addition of tree bean (yongchak).
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• The farmers were apprised of the advantages of value addition and its prolonged shelf life. They were also taught the principles of packaging, storage, and marketing.
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• Meanwhile, at Old Tsadang village, resource person Tiyongnaro spoke on the topic "Tomato seed extraction methods and Berkeley's method of compost making”.
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• The resource person highlighted the benefits of hot composting and how compost can be obtained by the farmers in a short duration of time through this method. A total of 12 farmers, along with ATMA officials, attended the training-cum-capacity-building programme.