19 farmers from Wokha are on a 10-day exposure-cum-training programme to national research institutes in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Morung Express News
Wokha | August 19
The District Administration Wokha, in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Central Institute of Horticulture, Department of Agriculture, Mission Shakti and NSRLM, has initiated a 10-day exposure-cum-training programme for farmers to national research institutes in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Altogether 19 farmers, including 13 women, along with officials from the District Administration, Horticulture Department, Agriculture Department, and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) are part of the delegation.
The farmers will undergo training at the ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB), Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, and the ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The programme seeks to provide first-hand exposure to advanced production techniques, scientific management practices, and value addition in banana and tuber crops.
Deputy Commissioner of Wokha, Vineet Kumar, IAS, stated that the programme is designed not only to enhance productivity but also to empower women farmers and promote livelihood diversification. He added that by equipping farmers with modern cultivation methods and processing technologies, the district aims to strengthen value-chain development, agri-based enterprises, and market linkages.
According to the organisers, the initiative is expected to create long-term impact by bridging local farmers with national-level research and innovation, contributing towards food security, income generation, and sustainable agricultural practices in the district.
