ITANAGAR, 28 Jun: The Jomlo Mongku Mithun Farmer Federation (JMMFF), in collaboration with the National Research Centre on Mithun, organised awareness programmes on mithun health management and fodder plantation at Ayeng village and in the Pakur semi-intensive mithun farm in East Siang district on Friday.

At Ayeng village, the programme was conducted with the initiation of a model semi-intensive mithun farm, where farmers were guided on improved mithun health management practices, scientific rearing systems, and the importance of fodder plantation for year-round nutrition.

A key highlight of the programme was the successful field trial of a solar-powered GPS-GSM ear tag tracking device for free-range mithuns. This innovative ear tag is fully waterproof and equipped with a solar rechargeable battery, enabling farmers to monitor and locate their mithuns even in deep forest areas.

At the Pakur semi-intensive mithun farm, experts interacted with farmers, shared practical knowledge on disease prevention, vaccination, and feeding management, and emphasised the need for scientific intervention in mithun farming.