WANGCHUK BHUTIA, Mangan 11 Mar:
A daylong training cum distribution program for ginger seed rhizomes was held for 200 farmers from Ringhim Nampatam GPU of Mangan district by the Department of Horticulture today with Zilla Panchayat Pinkiela Penchungpa as chief guest.
Joint Director, Horticulture Department, Dup Tshering Bhutia, in his address, emphasized the importance of soil health and largescale production.
Additional Director and project in-charge, Biju Pariyar, in turn, highlighted the importance of proper ginger cultivation techniques, including suitable manuring and watering methods.
The chief guest emphasized the need for farmers to utilize the department’s schemes effectively. She also encouraged farmers to maximize crop production for supply to the department.
The farmers also requested that grinding machines be provided for mustard and turmeric.
Also during the function, the farmers were given soil testing certificates.
