Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 23 February 2025
The Union Territory Agriculture Technology Management Agency (UTATMA), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Diglipur, organised a two-day coaching program on ‘Preparation and Uses of Various Organic Inputs, Including Compost, Bio-fertilizers, and Bio-pesticides’ at Nischintapur village beneath Gram Panchayat Kalighat on February 21 and 22, 2025.
Nischintapur, one of many remotest villages beneath Gram Panchayat Kalighat, was initially settled by 16 farmers in 1955-56, every receiving 2.02 hectares of land. Over the years, this land has been divided amongst roughly 42 households. The coaching program aimed to advertise natural farming strategies amongst native farmers, equipping them with data on sustainable agricultural practices.
Addressing the members, Ms. Arti Singh, Assistant Director (Agriculture), Diglipur, emphasised the importance of utilizing natural inputs comparable to vermicompost, farmyard manure, bio-fertilizers, and bio-pesticides to reinforce crop cultivation naturally. She highlighted the long-term advantages of natural farming for soil well being and productiveness.
Ms. Seena Pillai, Agriculture Officer (In-Charge), offered insights into the vermicomposting course of, demonstrating using vermibeds provided by the division at a 20% subsidy. She additionally mentioned key precautions to be taken whereas getting ready vermicompost. Meanwhile, Ms. Kamrun Nisa, Agriculture Assistant, elaborated on the significance and software of bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides made out there by way of the division.
Participants additionally acquired hands-on coaching from Mr. Riktik Baroi, Junior Agriculture Assistant, and Mr. Satinder Prasad, Agriculture Field Assistant, who demonstrated the preparation of natural inputs comparable to Neemashtra, Jeevamrit, and vermicompost.
Farmers had been additional inspired to register with the departmental market outlet, VATIKA, at Sri Vijaya Puram, to market and promote their value-added natural merchandise. The coaching program was nicely acquired, with members expressing eager curiosity in adopting natural farming practices for a extra sustainable agricultural future.
