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Dimapur, June 28
Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) of Dhansiripar Block, Dimapur conducted a training programme on Package of practices of Groundnut and soyabean on June 25 at Pimla village and at Zutovi Village on the next day.
At the training programme, Ronchamo, AO & BTT convenor, Dhansiripar block spoke on the topic “Package of Practices of Groundnut”. He gave a brief explanation on how oilseeds have been the backbone of agricultural economy of India from time immemorial. He explained that groundnut oil is edible oil and finds extensive use as refined oil and vanaspati ghee. The resource person stressed on selection of improved varieties, field preparation, time of sowing, harvesting techniques and to follow the recommended practices involved in cultivation for better seeds and high yield as successful farmers are those who apply the prescribed management practices throughout the production process.
The topic on “Package of practices of soyabean” was delivered by Sentinaro, BTM, Dhansiripar block. She spoke on the importance of soyabean cultivation which has expanded as a result of its nutritive and economic importance and also stated that soyabean has an average protein content of 40 percent is more protein-rich than any of the common vegetables. She recommended the farmers to follow timely sowing, proper seed rate and spacing, choice of variety and intercropping which is directly linked with yield. Groundnut and soyabean seeds were distributed to all the participants from Pimla and Zutovi village. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Jesse Murry, ATM, Dhansiripar block.
