Shillong, Nov 11: ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), West Garo Hills, organised farmer-oriented activities at Chewatgre and Rejanggre villages as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2026 and the Khet Bachao Abhiyan – Rabi 2026 campaign.
At Chewatgre village, a poultry vaccination programme was conducted to create awareness on timely vaccination and preventive healthcare in backyard poultry farming, to minimise disease-related losses and strengthen poultry-based livelihoods.
At Rejanggre village, a practical demonstration on ‘Azolla Production for Use as Biofertiliser and Animal Feed’ was organised to familiarise farmers with cultivation and utilisation of Azolla as organic nutrient for crops and supplementary feed for livestock and poultry.
A vegetable seed distribution programme was also conducted, during which Rabi-season vegetable seeds were distributed to encourage seasonal vegetable cultivation, diversify farming and improve household nutritional security.
