MANGAN, 27 Feb: An awareness programme on organic farming was held for the farmers of Lingthem-Lingdem GPU, Dzongu at Lingthem club house today. The programme was conducted by Sikkim Organic Mission supported by Horticulture department and the implementing agency MR Morarka Foundation.
Thirty-two farmers attended the programme which had Panchayat Secretary, Lingthem-Lingdem GPU as the chief guest. The main objective of the programme was to provide farmers registration in organic farming.
Benefits of organic farming in future and marketing values, soil fertility management (Vermi compose pits, NSDL-Natural Suraksha Decompose Liquid & Pit compose), pest management, etc were taken up during the programme.
The programme was conducted by Project Officer, Tilak Pradhan, Morarka Foundation, field supervisors, Sonam Ongdup Lepcha and Phul Maya Tamang.
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