ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Phek, under ICAR–National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema, (ICAR–ATARI, Zone VII, Umiam) in collaboration with ICAR–Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Srinagar, organised a Capacity Building Programme on “Scientific Cultivation of Garden Pea for Enhancing Productivity and Farmers’ Income” at Pholami and Porba villages on November 12 and 13 respectively.
A total of 60 farmers, with 30 participants from each village, attended the programme.
The programme was organised under the leadership of Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Senior Scientist and Head, KVK Phek, with the objective of promoting scientific garden pea cultivation, improving crop productivity and enhancing farmers’ income through the effective utilisation of available agricultural land.
During the programme, Manjunath KS., Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), delivered a detailed technical lecture on scientific garden pea cultivation, covering suitable varieties, selection of quality seeds, optimum sowing time, seed rate, spacing, line sowing and crop management practices.
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Practical demonstrations were also conducted in farmers’ fields, focusing on line sowing techniques and recommended cultivation practices. Special emphasis was given to the utilisation of paddy fallow lands after harvesting rice for growing garden pea as a second crop. This practice will help farmers increase cropping intensity, improve land utilisation and generate additional income during the winter season.
An interactive farmer–scientist session was also organised to address farmers’ queries and discuss field-level challenges related to garden pea cultivation. As part of the concluding session, garden pea seeds were distributed to the participating farmers to encourage the adoption of the demonstrated technologies.
The programme is expected to promote garden pea cultivation in the region, particularly through the utilisation of paddy fallow lands, thereby contributing to improved farm productivity, crop diversification and sustainable livelihoods of farming communities in Phek district.
