Shillong, Sep 14: A farmers-scientist interface programme on biosecurity, scientific pig husbandry and input distribution was organised by ICAR-National Research Centre under its Tribal Sub Plan in collaboration with Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), East Khasi Hills at Diengkyngthong on September 12.
Speaking on the occasion, Director Dr VK Gupta emphasised scientific pig farming with proper nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention and effective biosecurity for improved health, productivity and profitability.
The programme facilitated interaction between farmers and technical experts. Dr Pranab Jyoti Das, Principal Scientist and TSP In-charge, Dr Juwar Doley, Senior Scientist, Queenie Syngkrem, Deputy Project Director, ATMA East Khasi Hills and Dr Rimiki Suchiang, SMS, KVK East Jaintia Hills coordinated the programme.
The initiative aims to strengthen farmer-scientist-extension linkage and promote sustainable pig production and enhanced livelihoods.
