Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Zunheboto, under Nagaland University, launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyaan’ at Zaphumi village under Akuluto block on October 22 to promote soil health, balanced fertiliser use and natural farming.
The campaign, themed “Healthy Soil, Prosperous Farmers,” will run until November 30 across the country, involving ICAR institutes, KVKs, agricultural universities, state agriculture departments and other stakeholders.
The programme in Zunheboto was inaugurated by Kinito Kinimi, BJP party worker from Zunheboto district.
Briefing participants on the campaign’s objectives, Wapangtoshi Longkumer, chief technical officer of KVK Zunheboto, said it aimed to encourage judicious fertiliser use, improve soil health, promote sustainable nutrient management and accelerate the adoption of natural farming.
He highlighted the importance of soil health management, green manure, organic and biological products, and sustainable agricultural practices. He also stressed reducing indiscriminate use of chemical inputs and promoting farming methods suited to the agro-climatic conditions of Zunheboto district.
As part of the campaign, KVK Zunheboto will conduct field demonstrations for farmers on the application of green and organic manure, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) and the measured use of agricultural inputs.
The centre will continue awareness and outreach activities across the district until November 30, focusing on soil conservation and sustainable farming practices at the grassroots level.
