Altogether 30 farmers attended a field day on HYV of Zinc-rich biofortified variety of paddy held in Mawbri village organised by the KVK, Ri-Bhoi ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam.
The field day conducted yesterday in the field of one Banrilin Nongklaw, was also attended by SMS, SRF, NICRA, Project Assistant, FPO from KVK, ICAR Complex and village headman.
The objectives of the field day is to show the performance of Zinc-rich biofortified variety which is found to be suitable for cultivation under lower hills and ensure better health to human and an animal populations.
SMS, Agronomy Dr. Meghna Sarma highlighted about the role of Zinc fortified paddy varieties in eradicating malnutrition for hunger-free society and encouraged them to adopt such variety for the next coming season for improvement of livelihood of farming community.
SMS, Animal Science Dr. Moloy Sarma emphasised on the use of quality seeds, improved varieties and scientific paddy cultivation practices for doubling farmers’ income.
According to the KVK, the yield potential indicates a future possibility of area expansion and adoption of such promising varieties under Ri Bhoi district.
