Sepahijala, Tripura, 11th of November 2026 : Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sepahijala, Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, organised a Khet Bachao Abhiyan at Dhanirampur VC, Boxanagar Block, Sepahijala district on 11th November 2026, Awareness Programme on Organic Manure, Soil Fertility Conservation and Balanced Use of Agricultural Inputs As a part of campaign an awareness and training programme on “Conservation of Soil Fertility through the Use of Organic Manure and Balanced Application of Chemical Fertilizers and Insecticides” was organized to educate farmers about sustainable agricultural practices and the importance of maintaining soil health for long-term agricultural productivity.
During the programme, farmers were sensitized to the importance of using organic manure, compost and other organic sources of nutrients to improve soil structure, enhance soil fertility and maintain soil microbial activity. The participants were also encouraged to adopt the balanced and judicious use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides to minimize soil degradation, reduce production costs and protect the environment.
The farmers were made aware of eco-friendly farming practices, the use of locally available organic resources, recycling of farm waste and the integration of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients for sustainable crop production.
A Field Day on Balanced Use of Fertilizers was also organized to provide farmers with practical knowledge of nutrient management in the field. The importance of using Soil Health Cards and Leaf Colour Charts for need-based fertilizer application was highlighted. Farmers were encouraged to adopt soil-test-based fertilizer recommendations and balanced nutrient management practices to improve crop productivity while conserving soil fertility.
The programme provided an opportunity for farmers to interact, share their experiences and clarify their doubts regarding sustainable crop production practices. It emphasized that the integration of organic manure, bio-fertilizers and the judicious use of chemical fertilizers and plant protection chemicals is essential for maintaining soil health, reducing input costs and ensuring sustainable agriculture.
The Programme was organise under the guidance of Dr. Anupam Mishra, Vice-Chancellor of CAU, Imphal, with technical guidance from Dr. Ng. Iboyaima, Director of Extension Education, CAU, and Dr. A. K. Mohanty, Director of ICAR–Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone VII, Umiam, Meghalaya. It is coordinated under the guidance of Prof. Arun Bhai Patel, Dean, College of Fisheries, Lembucherra, and supervised by Dr. Shatabhisa Sarkar, Senior Scientist and Head of KVK-Sepahijala, attended by public representative of the Village i.e Premananda Debbarma, Laxmirani Debbarma, Antarani Debbarma , Shri Tarukul Islam, Fishery Officer, Ismail Miah, Fishery Inspector, Farkar Ali, Fishery Assistant, Sahadat Hossain, Junior Associat, SBI, programme leaded by Ramanuj Chakraborty, SMS (Fisheries), KVK-Sepahijala and Abraham Debbarma, Skilled Support Staff; and others.
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