YACHULI, 9 Sep: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Lower Subansiri organized a Field Day on sunflower at Siiro village to provide farmers with practical knowledge on scientific sunflower cultivation, harvesting, post-harvest management, and available marketing opportunities.

During the programme, KVK scientists apprised the farmers about the appropriate harvesting time, post-harvest management practices, marketing avenues, and market linkages for sunflower. They also emphasized on timely harvesting and proper handling of the produce to minimize losses and maintain quality.

They also interacted with the farmers and provided technical guidance on various aspects of crop production and farm management.

During the interactive session, the farmers shared their experiences and raised queries related to sunflower cultivation, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and marketing.

Meanwhile, KVK Namsai in collaboration with the department of agriculture, Lohit, organised a field demonstration on CFLD pulse crop at Sunpura village on Wednesday.

The subject matter specialist (SMS, plant protection) provided farmers with hands-on training on line sowing by maintaining proper spacing between rows and plants. The SMS also highlighted the importance of seed treatment and integrated pest management strategies to mitigate the risks of pest infestations and enhance overall crop productivity.

A total of 21 progressive farmers from the village along with AFA Kirham Karap participated in the programme.

During the interaction session, farmers' doubts regarding crop management techniques were clarified.

The programme concluded with the distribution of high-quality seeds of blackgram (var. SBC-40) and greengram (var. SGC-16) for 7 hectares to the participating farmers.