A field day for muga farmers was organised by the Central Silk Board MESSO,P-4 Unit Mendipathar in Jira, Goalpara recently.
A total of 28 progressive farmers and new muga farmers from Mendipathar, Jira, Bamunipanikhowa attended the programme which was attended by Vikram Kumar, Scientist-B & OIC, CSB, MESSO,P-3 Unit Rompara.
The aim of the programme was to emphasise on the need of scientific practical knowledge about muga silkworm rearing activities.
Kumar discussed on maintenance of food plants and seed crop rearing during Aherua and Bhodia seasons.
Mahasankar Majumdar, Scientist-C & Officer–In-Charge of the unit talked about disinfection procedure of rearing field and trying to popularize brushing technique through perforated paper envelope and also discussed the merits of this technique.
He explained how CSB, MESSO supports farmers through e-communication and social media.
