Farmers in Gomati and South Tripura Empowered through Pulses Cultivation Training Programme

Agartala, Sep 20, 2024, By Our Correspondent

A 'One-Day Farmers' Training cum Input Distribution cum Demonstration Programme' was arranged by the College of Agriculture, Tripura in association with BagmaAgri Producer Company Limited (BAPCL) with the objective of encouraging the production of pulses, specifically black and green gram, in the districts of Gomati and South Tripura. This program is a component of the "Promotion of Pulses in NEH Region (Tripura)" project, which is funded by the Indian Institute of Pulse Research and ICAR.The event, held on September 13, 2024, saw the participation of key dignitaries, including Mr. Diganta Kr. Das, Deputy General Manager of NABARD, Sudip Majumder, Managing Director of BAPCL, and Dr. Abhijit Saha, Assistant Professor of Agronomy at the College of Agriculture, Tripura.During his address, Mr. Das, the chief guest, encouraged farmers to take full advantage of the training and underscored the nutritional benefits of pulses, emphasizing their importance in sustainable farming practices.The technical session led by Dr. Saha focused on the 'Scientific Cultivation Techniques of Green Gram and Black Gram.' Following the training, essential agricultural inputs such as black gram and green gram seeds, Rhizobium biofertilizer, Trichoderma, fungicides, pesticides, herbicides, and micronutrient formulations were distributed among the farmers. Practical demonstrations on Rhizobium inoculation and mechanized sowing using a low-cost manual seed drill were also provided, aiming to boost pulse yields by 15-20 per cent while lowering cultivation costs.The programme was attended by 55 progressive farmers, both male and female, from various regions including Amarpur, Sabroom, Killa, Maharani, and Kakraban. Farmers were particularly grateful for the training and resources, expressing optimism that the knowledge and inputs would significantly enhance their pulse production and improve their livelihoods.The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. Saha, who expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for making the programme a resounding success