Farmers in Tanahun receive technical knowledge

By Amar Raj Naharki ,Tanahun, May 6: In an effort to increase agricultural production and productivity, farmers in Tanahun are being provided practical training directly in their fields, focusing on modern farming techniques.

The initiative has been taken by the Agriculture Development Office, Tanahun, in coordination with local municipalities to enhance farmers’ skills and improve crop output through hands-on learning.

Under this programme, farmers in Shuklagandaki Municipality–12, Dhor, Talbesi were provided on-site training on food crop production techniques in their own fields. 

Farmers expressed happiness after receiving the training. During the training, participants were given practical information on modern food crop production techniques, soil management, and integrated pest and disease control methods. 

The training was conducted on Sunday.The session was facilitated by Crop Protection Officer and Information Officer of the Agriculture Development Office Kiran Pariyar, technical assistant Sanjita Khadka, and local agricultural branch chiefs.

According to Pariyar, lack of proper knowledge among farmers regarding correct fertiliser use and timely weeding often leads to reduced production. 

He said, “Instead of teaching farmers theoretical lessons in classrooms, it is much easier for them to understand when we go to their fields and show them soil, plants, and pests. This also helps them immediately apply what they learn in practice.”

The office has been conducting such trainings in farmers’ fields based on the season and crop cycle.  As it is currently maize cultivation season and rice planting season is approaching, farmers have been trained on improved rice production techniques directly in the field.

Previously, similar field-based trainings on vegetable farming were conducted in Ghiring Rural Municipality, and maize-related training was conducted in Rishing Rural Municipality.

Farmers who participated expressed satisfaction with the field-based learning approach.  Farmer Mekh Bahadur Gurung from Talbesi said that the training has greatly helped in reducing crop damage caused by pests and diseases and in properly using improved techniques.

The Agriculture Development Office, Tanahun, said that it will continue such effective field-based trainings in the future based on farmers’ needs and demand. 

According to the office, trainings are conducted for one to two days directly in the fields as required.