Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Ahthibung block, Peren conducted demonstration on application of Trichoderma viride, preparation of neem seed kernels extraction and demonstration on vermicompost bed preparation on 26th August 2024 at Old Chalkot village.

The program was chaired by Lhaihoichong Singson, Block Technology Manager (BTM) and the demonstration was conducted by Lireni Lotha, Assistant Technology Manager (ATM), Ahthibung block.

The resource person highlighted on the uses, purposes and benefits of Trichoderma viride; the benefit of Neem as an organic pesticide and importance of vermicomposting, requirements of raw materials, role of earthworm, methods of vermicomposting, handling and harvesting of vermicomposting. Hands on demonstration on application of Trichoderma, preparation of neem seed kernel extract and step by step demonstration on vermicompost preparation were conducted by the resource person along with the farmers.

Live red wiggler earthworms and trichoderma were distributed to the farmers. Altogether 10 farmers attended the demonstration program.