Tawang, Mar 5: To support livestock farmers in extreme winter conditions, a fodder bank at Vibrant Village Zemithang in Tawang district was inaugurated on Tuesday.
Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB), New Delhi, chairman Dr Sanjay Kumar inaugurated the bank in presence of Tawang deputy commissioner Kanki Darang, ICAR-Agricultural Technology Research Institute, Zone-VI Guwahati Dr Kadirvel G, circle officer Deewan Mara and others.
The fodder bank aims to ensure adequate fodder supply for livestock during extreme cold winters, supporting farmers in maintaining the health and productivity of their animals.
Dr Kumar emphasized the importance of livestock care and urged farmers to treat them with the same concern as human beings.
He also advised KVK scientists to focus on producing seedlings suited to the local climate and to collaborate with the army and state departments for the benefit of farmers.
He further encouraged farmers to explore secondary agriculture, including mushroom cultivation, vermicomposting, and the cultivation of sea buckthorn, to enhance their income and agricultural sustainability.
On this occasion, agricultural inputs such as vermi beds and seeds were distributed to farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) from various villages.
An exhibition stall was also organized by KVK Tawang, showcasing innovative agricultural practices and technologies to support local farming communities.
