Kemtali, Tripura, 10th of November 2026 : Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sepahijala, Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, organised a Khet Bachao Abhiyan at Kemtali Gram Panchayat in Nalchar Block, Sepahijala district on 10th November 2026, to raise awareness among farmers about natural farming, soil health and the scientific use of agricultural inputs.
The programme focused on crop production through natural farming and Integrated Nutrient Management. It included training on natural farming and demonstrations on soil testing, balanced fertiliser use and biofertilisers.
The campaign aims to conserve fertile agricultural land, restore soil health, reduce cultivation costs, prevent excessive use of chemical fertilisers and promote natural farming.
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.
The programme was attended by Shri Pradip Das, Pradhan of Kemtali GP, and Ar. Arkanir Bagchi, Agricultural Sector Officer. KVK-Sepahijala staff members Dr. Joy Kumar Dey, SMS (Agronomy); Dr. Maisnam Luwangleima, SMS (Agricultural Engineering); Pijush Debbarma, Programme Assistant (Laboratory Technician); Abraham Debbarma, Skilled Support Staff; and others were also present.
Dr. Dey spoke about using compost and farmyard manure (FYM) for crop production, and applying fertilizers according to soil-test results. He explained that this approach can help reduce cultivation costs and limit the environmental impacts of excessive chemical fertilizer use. He also demonstrated how to use soil-testing kits to assess organic carbon in the soil.
Dr. Luwangleima discussed the use of micro-irrigation and mulching to reduce water loss and improve crop production. She noted that mulching can also suppress weeds and improve soil fertility.
The importance of regular soil testing was also highlighted. Farmers were informed that soil tests can identify nutrient deficiencies, help select suitable fertilizers and determine the appropriate application rates. Soil-test-based nutrient management can support improved paddy yields while avoiding unnecessary fertilizer expenses.
Shri Pradip Das encouraged farmers to adopt natural and sustainable farming practices to maintain long-term productivity and to cultivate crops using scientific methods.
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