Training cum inputs distribution was conducted at IPM Model village Socunoma, Chumoukedima district, Nagaland on December 18 by School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University (SAS, NU), Medziphema Campus under the Project “Establishment of crop-based model, IPM Villages for promotion of integrated pest management technologies in NEH region of India”.

The project is funded by ICAR- NRIIPM, New Delhi. The training on Integrated pest management of some important vegetable crops was deliberated by Dr Waluniba, Assistant professor, Department of Entomology, SAS, NU. The farmers were trained on identification of different insect pests and methods that can be employed to manage the pests.

Dr Kevineituo Bier, Assistant Professor, Department of Soil Science, SAS, NU explained the importance of soil management aspects to increase the soil productivity and improve the soil health and quality.

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Inputs like Knapsack sprayer, yellow stick traps, Neem oil, Trichoderma, biofertilizers, Beauveria bassina and Phosphate solubilizing bacteria were distributed among the farmers in the adopted village.

The program ended with a vote of thanks from the Secretary of the Socunoma village.