WALLA, 26 Sep: The Anjaw Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) conducted a two-day training programme for farmwomen on protected cultivation at Walla village in Hawai circle on 24 and 25 September.

Under the Prime Minister Dhan - Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY), 30 women from the farming community attended the programme.

KVK land and water management specialist Ugarsain Sangwan spoke about protected cultivation methods and how it can help farmers in managing crops under difficult weather conditions. He gave a presentation on different protected cultivation structures and showed the participants a king chilli field in Anjaw where mulching is being used. The field example encouraged the farmwomen to adopt scientific cultivation practices on their own farms.

Sangwan also spoke about the significance of using water efficiently by applying micro-irrigation. During the training, the participants were exposed to drip irrigation accessories and introduced to their function and use in the field.