KVK Peren conducts nutri-rich vegetable cultivation training

DIMAPUR — Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Peren conducted a two-day training and awareness programme on nutri-rich vegetable cultivation for self-help group (SHG) farmers under the Nutri Sensitive Agriculture Research and Innovation (NARI) initiative on September 25 and 26 at Samziuram and Heningkunglwa villages, respectively, in the central farms of combined SHG members.

At Samziuram, Dr. LK Meena, principal scientist and head of KVK Peren, encouraged vegetable cultivation and the importance of a balanced diet in daily meals, according to a press release.

Dr. L Babita Devi, chief technical officer (CTO) in Animal Science, discussed the nutritional value of vegetables, while Dr. Akshay Ujjwal, subject matter specialist (SMS) in Agronomy encouraged SHG members to incorporate nutritious food into their diets.

Dr. Prashant Kalal, SMS in Fruit Science and coordinator of the programme, provided demonstrations to farmers on nursery practices, including media preparation, sowing, watering, and the cultivation of various vegetables.

A total of 20 farmers participated in the event.

At Heningkunglwa, Dr. Patu K Zeliang, assistant CTO in Plant Breeding and Genetics, spoke on the theme of the NARI project and emphasised how farmers can collaborate with the KVK office for timely technical assistance and support, along with cultivation practices for important rabi vegetable crops.

Dr. Kalal provided a practical demonstration of nursery raising for cabbage and cauliflower seedlings, as well as seed treatment.

A total of 21 farmers attended the programme at Heningkunglwa.

Vegetable seeds (cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, French bean, coriander, radish, bottle gourd, and palak), along with tools, cocopeat, pro trays, and organic plant micronutrient specials, were distributed to various SHG members in both villages.