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Training and input distribution on “Organic Potato Production Technology” for tribal farmers of Ri-Bhoi district

        ICAR-CRPI(RS), Upper Shillong organized a one day training on “Organic Potato Production Technology” under NEH programme in collaboration with KVK, Ri-Bhoi ICAR Umiam and ATMA, Nongpoh on 6th Dec, 2024 in KVK, Ri-Bhoi where 56 farmers participated from five villages of Ri-Bhoi district. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Janani P, Dr Yvonne Angel Lyngdoh, Scientists, CPRI, Regional Station, Shillong with Dr. Meghna Sarma, SMS, Agronomy KVK, Ri-Bhoi, Sr. Scientist from ICAR Complex, Dr. Tasvina R. Borah, and Mr Mightystar Lyngdoh, Deputy Project Director, ATMA. They spoke on different aspects of organic potato crop cultivation right from variety selection, diversification, Integrated disease management, intensification especially table and processing varieties which are helpful for employment generation and doubling farmers income. An interaction was held among the Scientists, and farmers in order to clarify the doubts of the farmers. The programme concluded with quality seed distribution of 3 tons of Potato var. Kufri Chipsona, Sinduri and Chandramukhi,Vemicompost-500 kg and Biofertilisers-25 litres. A field was also conducted to IFS Farm of ICAR, KVK, Ri-Bhoi.