Demonstration held on TAG 24

Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur, Niuland block conducted demonstration on Cultivation Practices of Groundnut (TAG 24) on May 22 at Niuland.

A press release by the block informed that ACTO Agronomy, KVK Dimapur, Roben Singh, demonstrated seed treatment of groundnut seed with phosphate solubilizing bacteria and rhizobium. 

He advised the farmers to follow proper spacing while sowing the seeds and stressed on the necessary inter-culture operations- weed management and “earthing up” which are critical for good production of groundnut.

The release informed that during the program, appropriate physical distancing was maintained. It informed that COVID-19 safety kits and information pamphlets about precautionary measures were distributed to the farmers.