Field day on Rice var. RC-Maniphou-16 conducted under Integrated Nutrient Management

07/11/2024, Chandel:

Field day on rice var. RC-Maniphou-16 under Integrated Nutrient Management was organized by ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra Chandel at Riverlane village, Chandel district on Thursday. The objective of field day was to showcase the importance Integrated Nutrient Management on rice var. RC-Maniphou-16 to the farmers for enhancing the production, productivity and economics.

Addressing on the occasion, Dr. Khumlo Levish SMS (Agronomy), ICAR-KVK Chandel highlighted the performance of the rice var. RC-Maniphou-16 which is a newly released variety by ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Manipur Centre.  The variety is a semi-dwarf, medium duration with the potential yield of 7-8t/ha with good management practices. It is resistant to leaf and neck blast diseases. It also has got soft cooking quality with low amylose content and is highly preferred by the people of Manipur. Dr. Khumlo Levish also explained that Integrated Nutrient Management is a comprehensive approach to improve rice yields by minimizing nutrient losses to the environment and managing the nutrient supply, and thereby results in high nutrient use efficiency. Moreover, INM plays a crucial role in climate change adaptation, improves soil health and resilience. She also encourages the farmers to use fertilizer judiciously to safeguard the soil health and sustainability.

Dr. A. Ameeta Devi, Sr. Scientist & Head, ICAR-KVK Chandel also urged the farmers to adopt the Integrated Nutrient Management and reduce the use of inorganic fertilizers so that it helps to restore and sustain crop productivity and also maintaining the ecology of the ecosystem. She also appreciates the farmers effort, their sincerity, handworks and their contributions in agriculture sector.

The Scientist-Farmer interaction sessions was also conducted and attended by the experts of ICAR-KVK Chandel Ts. Leenda Monsang SMS (Plant Breeding), Dr. K. Sonamani Singh, SMS (SWCE), Dr. Y. Prabhabati Devi, SMS (Home Science) and Ps. Lavid Anal, SMS (Horticulture). Thereafter, field visit was organised for showcasing the technology which was witnessed by 38 farmers along with the staffs of ICAR-KVK Chandel.