2 June 2026, Meghalaya
KVK Ri Bhoi under ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya organized farmers training today as a part of national flagship programme ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan"(Save the Farm Campaign) from 1-30 June 2026 emphasized on “Green Manuring and Natural Farming for Sustainable Soil Health," with 33 participants including 11 male and 22 female from 5 villages of Bhoirymbong block of Ri Bhoi district.
Before launching Trainers emphasized green manuring growing specific legumes and fast-growing cover crops such as sunhemp, dhaincha and cluster bean and incorporating them into soil to fix atmospheric nitrogen, enhance soil structure and boost microbial activity. Natural farming components focused on on-farm inputs production like Jeevamrit, Beejamrit etc for sustainable soil health. The aim is to improve soil health and reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by conducting demonstrations on farmers’ fields on green manure, organic manure, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), and the correct application of agricultural inputs.
(Source: ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya)
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