Mukti Started 3rd Phase of Organic Agricultural Training

From 2^nd March 2022 Mukti has started the 3^rd phase of organic agricultural training. 8 training programs are held at Kankandighi and Nagendrapur GP. 193 farmers have participated in the training program. Farmers are being trained in both theoretical and practical ways.

The farmers have been trained in the below-mentioned topics-

1. Double engine- Farmers have been taught how other components of the environment, such as sunlight, water, air, and soil are intimately involved with the plant’s own biological cycle. They have been provided knowledge about how these components are related to the growth of a tree, life cycle, diseases etc.
2. Soil Treatment – Soil management is the application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance (such as soil fertility or soil mechanics). It includes soil conservation, soil amendment, and optimal soil health.

Trainees are taught

• Information on the underlying scientific principles behind soil fertility in organic farming systems.
• Practical advice on managing soils in organic systems to maintain soil fertility.

3. Root Treatment– In order to fix and prevent root rot in plants, the roots must stay healthy. The farmers are instructed to avoid overwatering, allow good drainage, replace the soil if needed, and select healthy plants.
4. Prevention of Fungus- The farmers are advised to dip the healthy roots in a fungicide solution to kill off any possible root rot fungus before planting. Farmers have been provided knowledge of different types of fungi, bacteria – their types, harmful effects and how to protect the plant from their attack without harming the plant.
5. Integrated pest Management (IPM) – Integrated Pest Management aims to protect agricultural crops from economic damage by insect pests, weeds, plant pathogens, and other harmful organisms while reducing reliance on hazardous pesticides. Farmers have been trained to use some tactics like a scarecrow, sticky trap, various types of biological methods etc.

Series	Place	Gram Panchayat	Number of Participants
1	Damkal chatterjeepara	Nagendrapur	24
2	Damkal Halder Para	Nagendrapur	23
3	Damkal Mandalpara	Nagendrapur	27
4	Baradanagar Christanpara	Nagendrapur	26
5	Purba Sridharpur Paschim para	Nagendrapur	22
6	Purba jata Hatuya gheri	Kankandighi	21
7	Paschim Jata k Kangir Gheri	Kankandighi	25
8	Uttar Kankandighi	Kankandighi	25
		2 GPs	193

As this is an ongoing project Mukti will continue the training programs for the welfare of the farmers in future days too.