SAMETI Medziphema organised a three-day training programme on promoting natural farming in the Northeast region.
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DIMAPUR — The State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) Medziphema organised a three-day training programme for the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) functionaries on the topic "Promotion of natural farming in NE region" from May 28 to the 30th.
According to an update, in his keynote address, Bodevi Shuya, Director of SAMETI and Principal of Integrated Extension Training Centre (IETC), underlined the importance of natural farming as a sustainable approach that works in harmony with nature through the use of local resources, organic inputs, and eco-friendly practices.
He further highlighted that adopting natural farming is essential for restoring soil health, conserving water, reducing dependence on costly chemical inputs, ensuring food security, maintaining ecological balance, and producing healthier and safer food for present and future generations.
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The resource persons for the training were Seyievonuo, Deputy Director (Natural Farming) at the Directorate of Agriculture, Kohima, Nagaland; Dr. Bendangla Imsong, Subject Matter Specialist / Chief Technical Officer (SMS/CTO) of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Dimapur, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Northeast (NE) Region, Nagaland Centre; Dr. Alika N Zhimo, Sub-Divisional Officer (SC), current charge District Soil Conservation Officer, Tuensang; and Dr. Virosanuo Solo, Scientist (Agronomy) at the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP), Department of Agronomy.
The training programme covered topics on the department's role and activities process in natural farming, core pillars of natural farming, seed treatment and indigenous seed conservation, policy and implementation (need, challenges, and policy shift), the role of indigenous cattle in NF, soil and water regeneration, soil coverage and protection, department's role in soil and water conservation process, nutrient cycling, soil biology, chemical and physical health, core principles and techniques, microbial and nutritional formulation, and integrated farming sub-systems.
The three-day training programme concluded with closing remarks by Bodevi Shuya, Director of SAMETI and Principal of IETC, Medziphema, followed by the distribution of certificates to the trainees.